martyr
US /ˈmɑːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈmɑː.tər/
명사
1.
순교자, 희생자
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
예시:
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He was revered as a martyr for the cause of freedom.
그는 자유를 위한 순교자로 추앙받았다.
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The early Christians honored the martyrs who died for their faith.
초기 기독교인들은 신앙을 위해 죽은 순교자들을 기렸다.
2.
희생자 행세를 하는 사람
a person who displays or exaggerates their suffering in order to obtain sympathy or admiration
예시:
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She's always playing the martyr to make us feel guilty.
그녀는 우리에게 죄책감을 주기 위해 항상 희생자 코스프레를 한다.
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I'm tired of your martyr act.
너의 희생자 행세에 질렸어.
동사
순교하게 하다
to kill someone because of their beliefs
예시:
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He was martyred for his political convictions.
그는 정치적 신념 때문에 순교했다.
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