apostasy
US /əˈpɑː.stə.si/
UK /əˈpɒs.tə.si/
名詞
背教, 棄教
the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief or principle
例:
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His public declaration of atheism was seen by many as an act of apostasy.
彼の公の無神論の宣言は、多くの人々に背教行為と見なされた。
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The former party member was accused of apostasy after criticizing the leadership.
元党員は指導部を批判した後、背教の罪で告発された。