martyrdom
US /ˈmɑːr.t̬ɚ.dəm/
UK /ˈmɑː.tə.dəm/
名詞
1.
殉道, 殉難
the death or suffering of a martyr
範例:
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He faced martyrdom for his beliefs.
他為自己的信仰面臨殉道。
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The story of her martyrdom inspired many.
她殉道的故事激勵了許多人。
2.
巨大痛苦, 折磨
great suffering or anguish
範例:
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She endured years of martyrdom in her abusive marriage.
她在虐待性的婚姻中忍受了多年的痛苦。
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His constant complaints were a form of self-imposed martyrdom.
他不斷的抱怨是一種自我強加的痛苦。