warrior
UK/'wɒ:riә/US
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Definitions
n.
A brave or experienced fighter, especially in former times.
战士、勇士、武士（尤指古时的）。
n.
A person who fights vigorously for a cause (figurative).
（比喻）为某事业奋力斗争的人、斗士。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Old French werreior, 'one who makes war.' The ending is the agent sense ('one who does'), as in -or/-er. A warrior is one who wars — a fighter, and by extension a determined champion of any cause (a climate warrior).
Root war still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.ancient warrior古代战士
- 2.brave warrior勇敢的战士
- 3.fierce warrior凶猛的战士
- 4.warrior spirit战士精神
Example Sentences
- 1.
Ancient warriors trained for battle from childhood.
- 2.
She became a tireless warrior for human rights.
- 3.
The film tells the story of a legendary warrior.