perpetuation
UK/pɚ,pɛtʃʊ'eʃən/US/pә.petju'eiʃәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of making something continue indefinitely
使永久化,延续
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedperpetuatebefore
+
-ionseek, aim, strive
=perpetuation
perpetuate + -ion = the act of perpetuating.
Example Sentences
- 1.
They criticized the perpetuation of harmful traditions.