persecute
US /ˈpɝː.sɪ.kjuːt/
UK /ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuːt/
動詞
1.
迫害
to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs
範例:
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Religious minorities were persecuted during the regime.
宗教少數派在政權期間受到迫害。
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They fled their country because they were being persecuted for their political views.
他們逃離了祖國，因為他們因政治觀點而受到迫害。
2.
騷擾, 煩擾
to annoy or harass someone constantly
範例:
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He felt persecuted by the constant demands of his boss.
他覺得被老闆不斷的苛求所困擾。
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The media persecuted the celebrity after the scandal.
醜聞發生後，媒體不斷騷擾這位名人。