crusade

• 名词，指为某种事业或信仰而进行的有组织、积极的运动或斗争，常带有强烈的道德或宗教色彩；也特指历史上欧洲基督教国家对中东地区的十字军东征。

A noun referring to a vigorous, organized campaign or movement for a particular cause, often with strong moral or religious overtones.

1. Historical military expeditionB2formalpolitical

   Any of the military expeditions undertaken by European Christians in the 11th–13th centuries to recover the Holy Land from Muslims.

   十字军东征

   • The First Crusade captured Jerusalem in 1099.
   • Historians debate the long-term effects of the Crusades on East-West relations.
   • Many knights joined the Crusade in hopes of spiritual reward.

2. Strong campaign for a causeB2formalpolitical

   A vigorous, organized campaign for a particular cause, especially a moral or social one.

   为事业而奋斗的运动

   • She led a crusade against poverty in the city.
   • The organization launched a crusade for environmental protection.
   • His crusade for educational reform gained widespread support.

   同义词battlecampaigndrivefightmissionmovementpushqueststruggle

• 动词，指为政治、社会或宗教变革而积极发起或参与运动。

A verb used to indicate the act of engaging in a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.

1. Campaign for a causeB2formalpolitical

   To take part in a long and determined effort to achieve something you strongly believe in.

   为事业而奋斗

   • She crusaded for better working conditions in the factory.
   • He crusaded against corruption in local government.
   • They crusaded to raise awareness about climate change.

   同义词advocatebattlecampaignfightlobbypushstrivestruggle