martyrdom

'mɑ:tәdәm

n. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

n. 殉教, 殉难, 殉节

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martyrdom 由词根 martyr（殉道者）和后缀 -dom（状态或领域）构成，表示“殉道的状态或身份”。

例句

1. The soldier is remembered for his martyrdom in the battle.

这位士兵因在战斗中的殉道而被铭记。

2. Many people admire her for her martyrdom in the fight for human rights.

许多人钦佩她在争取人权斗争中的殉道精神。

3. The story of his martyrdom inspired countless others to join the cause.

他殉道的故事激励了无数其他人加入这一事业。