1. to support, defend, or fight for a person, cause, or principle
支持、捍衛或為（某人、事業或原則）而奮鬥
She has always championed the rights of the underprivileged.
她一直以來都為弱勢群體的權利而奮鬥。
The organization champions environmental protection.
這個組織致力於捍衛環境保護。
Champion Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
champion
verb
快速理解
What does "Champion" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Champion"?
「champion」作動詞時，意指公開支持、捍衛或爭取某事物。
- 1
支持捍衛
EN: to publicly support or defend a cause, idea, or person
翻譯: 公開支持或捍衛某項事業、理念或人物
- 2
爭取權益
EN: to fight for or promote the rights, interests, or success of someone or something
翻譯: 為某人或某事的權利、利益或成功而奮鬥或推廣
- 3
提倡改革
EN: to advocate for a particular change, policy, or social issue
翻譯: 倡導某項特定的變革、政策或社會議題
小提醒：注意動詞「champion」與名詞「冠軍」的意義不同，它強調的是「積極支持與提倡」的行動，而非「贏得比賽」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Champion" in English）
How to pronounce "Champion" in English?"Champion" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Champion" from YouTube Videos
Andy Hobsbawm: Do the green thing
TED
“Great creativity can spread tolerance, champion freedom, make education seem like a bright idea (Laughter).”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Champion"?How does "Champion" change by context?
2. to compete for a title or championship
爭奪冠軍頭銜
He will champion for the world title next month.
他下個月將爭奪世界冠軍頭銜。
The team is championing to retain their league title.
這支隊伍正為衛冕聯賽冠軍而戰。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Champion"?How to make natural sentences with "Champion"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| champion + noun | 支持、捍衛（某事物或某人） | She continues to champion the cause of environmental protection. (她持續支持環保事業。) |
| champion + noun + as + noun | 擁護…為… | The group championed him as the best candidate for the job. (該團體擁護他為這份工作的最佳人選。) |
| champion + the idea/cause/right of + noun | 倡導…的理念/事業/權利 | The lawyer has long championed the rights of indigenous peoples. (這位律師長期以來一直倡導原住民的權利。) |
| be championed by + noun | 由…所支持或提倡 | The new policy was championed by several influential senators. (這項新政策得到了幾位有影響力的參議員的支持。) |
用法說明
How is "Champion" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Champion"?
champion doing vs champion to do
- champion doing 通常用於描述支持或倡導一個持續的、普遍的或習慣性的行動、理念或狀態。它強調的是一種持續的立場或對某種行為的認可。
- champion to do 則較為少見，在標準用法中通常不正確。動詞 "champion" 通常直接接名詞或動名詞作為其受詞，而非不定詞。
- 若要表達「主張某人應該做某事」，更常見的結構是使用 champion the idea of doing 或 champion someone's right to do 等名詞片語。
- 在被動語態或某些正式語境中，可能會看到 "championed to + V" 的結構，但這並非主動語態下的典型用法。 EN: She champions protecting the local wildlife reserve. 翻譯: 她致力於保護當地的野生動物保護區。
EN:He championed the workers' right to form a union.
翻譯:他捍衛了工人組建工會的權利。
總結建議
建議使用 "champion + 名詞 / 動名詞 (doing)" 的結構，避免使用 "champion to do"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Champion" and similar words?How to choose "Champion" vs alternatives?
champion vs support
「champion」強調公開、積極地倡導或爭取某個理念、政策或人，帶有為其奮鬥並希望其成功的意味；「support」則較為廣泛，指提供幫助、贊同或維持，可以是精神、物質或行動上的支持，但不一定涉及公開倡導。
champion vs advocate
「champion」和「advocate」作動詞時都表示支持或提倡，但「champion」的語氣更強烈，暗示更積極、更有力的行動，甚至為之「奮戰」；「advocate」則偏重於「主張」或「呼籲」，可能透過言論、寫作或遊說來推動。
champion vs promote
「champion」專注於為某個理念、事業或人積極奮鬥與捍衛，帶有個人強烈認同與投入的色彩；「promote」則泛指「推廣」或「促進」，對象可以是產品、活動、想法或人（如晉升），目的在於增加其知名度、接受度或成功機會，但不一定涉及「奮戰」。
口語用法
How is "Champion" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Champion"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人支持某事物的立場時，常用此動詞。 EN: She was like, "I really champion this cause, and you should too." 翻譯: 她當時說：「我真的很支持這項事業，你也應該支持。」
EN:So he goes, "We need to champion local artists more."
翻譯:然後他就說：「我們需要更支持本地藝術家。」
語氣強調
用於強調個人堅定不移的支持或擁護，語氣較為強烈。 EN: I absolutely champion her right to make that choice. 翻譯: 我絕對支持她做出那個選擇的權利。
EN:We totally champion the idea of flexible work hours.
翻譯:我們完全支持彈性工時這個想法。
停頓填充
在組織想法或尋找合適詞語時，可能用作短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: Our goal is to... champion... a more inclusive environment. 翻譯: 我們的目標是…支持…一個更包容的環境。
EN:What we should do is, you know, champion the students' voices.
翻譯:我們該做的是，你知道的，支持學生的聲音。
注意：以上口語用法在正式寫作或學術報告中應避免，應使用更標準、結構完整的句子來表達「支持」或「擁護」之意。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Champion"?What fixed phrases with "Champion" should I remember?
champion a cause
champion + [cause/issue]
支持、捍衛或倡導某項事業或議題
champion someone's rights
champion + [possessive] + rights
捍衛某人的權利
champion change
champion + change/reform
倡導變革或改革
champion the underdog
champion + the underdog
支持弱者或處於劣勢的一方
champion an idea
champion + [idea/proposal]
大力推廣或支持某個想法、提案
champion innovation
champion + innovation/creativity
倡導創新或創造力
actively champion
actively/strongly/publicly + champion
積極地/強烈地/公開地支持或倡導
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Champion"?Which "Champion" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He championed for equal rights.
✓He championed equal rights.
The verb 'champion' is transitive and does not require the preposition 'for'. It directly takes the object (the cause or idea being supported).
×They are championing to reduce plastic waste.
✓They are championing the reduction of plastic waste.
'Champion' as a verb requires a noun or noun phrase as its object. Using an infinitive ('to reduce') is incorrect. Rephrase the action as a noun concept.
×She championed him to become the leader.
✓She supported him to become the leader. / She championed his candidacy for leadership.
'Champion' means to publicly support or fight for a *cause, principle, or idea*, not to support a *person* in a general sense. Use 'support', 'back', or 'endorse' for people, or rephrase to focus on the idea associated with the person.
×I will champion with you on this issue.
✓I will champion this issue with you.
The structure is 'champion + [something] + with/alongside someone'. The object (the issue/cause) comes directly after the verb. 'With you' indicates companionship in the action, not the thing being championed.
×Their goal is championing peace.
✓Their goal is to champion peace. / Their goal is the championing of peace.
After 'is' expressing a goal or purpose, the infinitive ('to champion') is more natural than the gerund. The gerund ('championing') can sound awkward here and is better rephrased or used with an article ('the championing of...').
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Champion"?What are tense/participle forms of "Champion"?
champions(3rd_singular)championing(present_participle)championed(past)championed(past_participle)