crusade

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英文释义

n. any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
v. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
v. go on a crusade; fight a holy war

中文翻译

n. 改革运动, 十字军东侵
vi. 从事改革运动, 加入十字军

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记忆技巧

crusade 的词根是 crus，源自拉丁语 crux，意为“十字架”。可以联想到十字军东征是为了宗教信仰而战斗。

例句

1. Many people joined the crusade to promote environmental awareness.
许多人加入了推广环境意识的运动。
2. She felt a strong desire to crusade for human rights in her community.
她在社区中感到强烈的愿望去为人权而奋斗。
3. The charity organized a crusade to help the homeless in the city.
这个慈善机构组织了一场帮助城市无家可归者的运动。

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