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crusade

🇬🇧 UK/kru:'seid/🇺🇸 US
GREC1

Definitions

n.

Any of the medieval Christian military expeditions to recapture the Holy Land; a vigorous campaign for a cause

十字军东征;(社会改革)运动

v.

To lead or take part in a vigorous campaign for a cause

从事改革运动;参加十字军

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
cruscross, torture
+
adeact, product
=crusade

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Medieval knights participated in crusades to reclaim the Holy Land.

  • 2.

    She launched a crusade against environmental pollution in her community.

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