
rallying
词源
源自法语'ralier'(重新集结),由're-'(再次)和'alier'(联合)组成,最早用于军事领域表示重新集结部队。
noun
❶ 指一群人聚集在一起支持某个共同目标或事业的活动,通常带有激励和团结的意味。
“The political rallying drew thousands of supporters to the square.”
(这场政治集会吸引了数千名支持者来到广场。)
“Her speech was a rallying cry for environmental protection.”
(她的演讲是环境保护的号召。)
❶ 在体育比赛中,指双方持续来回击球的对抗过程,常见于网球、羽毛球等运动。
“The tennis match featured an exciting 30-shot rallying.”
(这场网球比赛出现了精彩的30拍对打。)
“His strategy was to tire the opponent through prolonged rallying.”
(他的策略是通过长时间的对抗消耗对手体力。)
adjective
❶ 形容具有激励或团结作用的,能够鼓舞士气的。
“The general delivered a rallying speech to the troops.”
(将军向部队发表了鼓舞士气的演讲。)
“Their rallying spirit helped overcome the difficulties.”
(他们振奋的精神帮助克服了困难。)
常见短语
rallying point — 指能够团结人群或成为关注焦点的事物或理念。
“The shared goal became a rallying point for the community.”
(这个共同目标成为了社区团结的焦点。)
rallying cry — 指号召人们采取行动或支持某项事业的口号或宣言。
“"Equal rights for all" was their rallying cry.”
("人人平等"是他们的战斗口号。)