crusade

US /kruːˈseɪd/
UK /kruːˈseɪd/
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十字军东征

a medieval military expedition, one of a series made by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries.

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The First Crusade began in 1096.
第一次十字军东征始于1096年。
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Many knights joined the Crusade.
许多骑士加入了十字军。
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运动, 改革运动

an energetic and organized campaign concerning a political, social, or religious issue.

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She launched a crusade against child poverty.
她发起了一场反对儿童贫困的运动。
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The organization is on a crusade to protect endangered species.
该组织正在进行一场保护濒危物种的运动。
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进行改革运动, 为...而奋斗

to participate in or lead a crusade.

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He decided to crusade for environmental protection.
他决定为环境保护而奋斗。
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They are crusading against injustice.
他们正在为反对不公正而奋斗。
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