martyrdom
noun
UK/ˈmɑː.tə.dəm/
US/ˈmɑːr.t̬ɚ.dəm/
Definitions of martyrdom noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
The state of suffering or death endured for one's religious or political beliefs.
殉道；殉难
He gave his life defending his faith, an act of martyrdom.
他为捍卫信仰献出了生命，这是一种殉道行为。
The book recounts the martyrdom many suffered for their political ideals.
这本书记述了许多人为政治理想而遭受的殉道。
She chose martyrdom rather than betray her principles.
她选择了殉道，而不是背叛自己的原则。