martyr

🇬🇧 UK/'mɑ:tә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A person who dies or suffers greatly for their religious beliefs or a cause; one who constantly suffers.

烈士,殉道者;受苦受难者

v.

To put someone to death or cause them to suffer for their beliefs.

使成为烈士,使殉道;使受苦

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
martyrother
=martyr

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She became a martyr for the cause of human rights.

  • 2.

    The religious martyr refused to deny her faith even under torture.

  • 3.

    Don't martyr yourself by working endless hours without rest.

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