persecution
noun
UK/ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌpɝː.səˈkjuː.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of persecution noun
- Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
The act of unfairly or cruelly mistreating someone over a long period due to their race, religion, or political beliefs.
（因种族、宗教或政治信仰而遭受的）迫害；虐待
Many individuals have fled their homelands fearing persecution.
许多人因担心遭受迫害而逃离家园。
During that tumultuous period, they endured severe persecution for their religious beliefs.
在那段动荡时期，他们因宗教信仰而遭受了严重的迫害。
This organization is dedicated to assisting individuals who have suffered political persecution.
这个组织致力于帮助那些遭受政治迫害的人。