新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

persecute

英  [ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • persecutes , persecuting , persecuted

    1[T 及物动词] (因种族或信仰)迫害

    If someone is persecuted, they are treated cruelly and unfairly, often because of their race or beliefs.

    双语例句

    例:

    Mr Weaver and his family have been persecuted by the authorities for their beliefs.

    韦弗先生及其家人因为他们的信仰而遭当局迫害。

    例:

    They began by brutally persecuting the Catholic Church.

    他们以残酷迫害天主教会作为开始。

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