| 单词 | advocate |
| 释义 | advocate advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for advocate ► C2 to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something: » [+ -ing verb] She advocates taking a more long-term view.» He advocates the return of capital punishment.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingadvocacy /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ noun [U]► F0» She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protecting • • • Extra Examples:» He was part of an extreme political group that advocated the complete overthrow of the political system.» Heart disease specialists advocate a diet low in cholesterol.» His doctor advocated early retirement.» The author denied that his new book advocated violence.» Trotsky advocated worlwide revolution. advocate /ˈæd.və.kət/ noun [C] (LAWYER) ► F0 a lawyer who defends someone in a law courtThesaurus+: ↑Lawyers and legal officials advocate /ˈæd.və.kət/ noun [C] (SUPPORTER) ► C2 someone who publicly supports something: » He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways.Thesaurus+: ↑Supporters, members and defenders , ↑Believers and non-believers |
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