martyrdom

• 名词，指人因坚守宗教信仰或事业而遭受死亡，也泛指任何带来极大痛苦的经历。

A noun referring to the death of a person due to their adherence to a religious faith or a cause, or any experience that causes intense suffering.

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1. Death for a causeB2formal

   The death of a person who suffers or is killed because of their strong adherence to a religious faith or a particular cause.

   殉道

   • The early Christians faced martyrdom for their beliefs.
   • His martyrdom inspired many to join the resistance.
   • The story of her martyrdom is told in the history books.

   同义词immolationpassionsacrificeself-sacrifice

2. Intense sufferingC1formal

   A situation or experience that causes extreme pain, hardship, or suffering.

   受难

   • She endured the martyrdom of a long and painful illness.
   • The long hours of work felt like a martyrdom to him.
   • He complained about the martyrdom of raising three children alone.

   同义词afflictionagonyanguishmiseryordealpainsufferingtormenttorturetribulation

   反义词blisscomfortcontentmentdelighteasehappinessjoypleasure