espousal
US /esˈpaʊ.zəl/
UK /esˈpaʊ.zəl/
名词
1.
拥护, 支持, 采纳
the act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life
示例:
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Her passionate espousal of environmental causes made her a respected activist.
她对环保事业的热情拥护使她成为一名受人尊敬的活动家。
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The company's espousal of new technologies led to significant growth.
公司对新技术的拥护带来了显著增长。
2.
婚礼, 订婚
a marriage or engagement
示例:
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The royal espousal was celebrated with great pomp and ceremony.
皇家婚礼以盛大的排场和仪式举行。
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Their espousal marked the beginning of a new chapter for both families.
他们的结合标志着两个家庭新篇章的开始。