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espousing

UK //ɪˈspaʊzɪŋ//US //ɪˈspaʊzɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'espousen',借自古法语 'espouser',最终来自拉丁语 'sponsare'(承诺),与 'spouse'(配偶)同源。

verb

❶ 公开支持或采纳某种观点、理论或政策,通常带有强烈的认同感。常用于正式或书面语境中。

“The politician is espousing environmental protection in his campaign.”

(这位政治家在竞选活动中公开倡导环境保护。)

“She has been espousing feminist ideals for decades.”

(她几十年来一直拥护女权主义理念。)

❶ (古义或正式)与某人结婚。现代英语中较少使用此含义。

“In the novel, the hero espouses the princess in the final chapter.”

(小说中,男主角在最后一章与公主成婚。)

“The treaty was likened to espousing two nations together.”

(这份条约被比喻为将两个国家结合在一起。)

同义词:advocate, adopt, embrace, champion, support

常见短语

espouse a cause — 公开支持某项事业或运动,通常指长期且积极的拥护。

“The celebrity used her platform to espouse the cause of education reform.”

(这位名人利用她的平台支持教育改革事业。)