martyr

名詞

UK/ˈmɑː.təʳ/
US/ˈmɑːr.t̬ɚ/

定義 martyr 名詞

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A person who is killed or suffers greatly for their religious or political beliefs, often becoming an admired figure.

    殉道者;烈士

    • A religious martyr of Christianity or Islam.

      基督教或伊斯蘭教的宗教烈士。

    • She dedicated her life to opposing racism, ultimately becoming a martyr for the cause.

      她一生致力於反對種族主義,最終成為這場運動的烈士。

    • He became a martyr for defending freedom of speech.

      他因捍衛言論自由而成為烈士。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)disapproving(貶義)

    A person who exaggerates their suffering or difficulties to gain sympathy from others, often when they are responsible for their own problems.

    (誇大所受痛苦的)裝可憐者;博取同情者

    • She always messes things up and then plays the martyr!

      她總是搞砸事情,然後裝可憐!

    • Stop playing the martyr; no one feels sorry for you.

      別再裝可憐了;沒人同情你。

    • He likes to complain about too much work and then act like a martyr.

      他喜歡抱怨工作太多,然後裝出一副可憐樣。

動詞

UK/ˈmɑː.təʳ/
US/ˈmɑːr.t̬ɚ/

定義 martyr 動詞

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)Usually passive(通常被動)

    To put someone to death because of their religious or political beliefs.

    處以死刑;處死

成語

  • be a martyr to something

    To frequently experience suffering or discomfort due to a recurring illness or persistent issue.

    常受疾病或問題折磨

    He is a martyr to insomnia, suffering almost every night.

    他是失眠的受害者,幾乎每晚都受苦。