gladiator
US /ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.tər/
名词
1.
角斗士
a man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena for the entertainment of the public in ancient Rome
示例:
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The crowd cheered as the gladiator entered the arena.
当角斗士进入竞技场时，人群欢呼起来。
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Many films depict the brutal lives of Roman gladiators.
许多电影描绘了罗马角斗士的残酷生活。
2.
斗士, 捍卫者
a person who fights for a cause or principle
示例:
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She was a true gladiator for human rights.
她是一位真正的人权斗士。
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The lawyer acted as a gladiator for his client in court.
律师在法庭上为他的委托人充当斗士。