1. to take part in a vigorous campaign for a cause
為某項事業積極參與或發起運動
She crusaded for environmental protection throughout her career.
她整個職業生涯都在為環境保護而奔走。
The organization crusades against animal cruelty.
該組織致力於發起反對虐待動物的運動。
Crusade Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
crusade
verb
快速理解
What does "Crusade" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Crusade"?
指為某個理念或目標而積極、熱情地奮鬥或抗爭。
- 1
為理念奮鬥
EN: to campaign vigorously for a cause
翻譯: 為某項事業或理念積極奔走、努力奮鬥。
- 2
發起運動
EN: to lead or take part in a crusade
翻譯: 領導或參與一場（通常具有道德使命感的）運動。
- 3
對抗或改革
EN: to fight against something perceived as wrong
翻譯: 對抗被認為是錯誤、不公或有害的事物，並試圖改變它。
小提醒：「crusade」源自歷史上的「十字軍東征」，因此帶有強烈的道德使命感或改革熱情，語氣比一般的「campaign」或「fight」更強烈。
發音（How to Pronounce "Crusade" in English）
How to pronounce "Crusade" in English?"Crusade" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Crusade" from YouTube Videos
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“Now I thought it was because I have this totally compelling helmet crusade, this epiphany of Tom's.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Crusade"?How does "Crusade" change by context?
2. to engage in a medieval military expedition to recover the Holy Land
參與中世紀收復聖地的軍事遠征
Many European knights crusaded in the Middle East.
許多歐洲騎士曾參與中東的十字軍東征。
He spent years crusading in the name of his faith.
他以信仰之名進行了多年的十字軍征戰。
3. to work energetically to eliminate something undesirable
積極努力地消除不良事物
The mayor crusaded to clean up corruption in city hall.
市長大力整頓市政廳的貪腐問題。
Parents are crusading against bullying in schools.
家長們正積極發起反對校園霸凌的運動。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Crusade"?How to make natural sentences with "Crusade"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| crusade against + noun | 為反對…而抗爭 | He crusaded against government corruption. (他為反對政府腐敗而抗爭。) |
| crusade for + noun | 為爭取…而奮鬥 | She crusaded for animal rights. (她為爭取動物權利而奮鬥。) |
| crusade to + V | 為（做某事）而發起運動 | The group crusaded to ban the chemical. (該團體發起運動，要求禁用這種化學物質。) |
| crusade + adverb (e.g., tirelessly, actively) | （不懈地、積極地）從事改革運動 | They crusaded tirelessly for educational reform. (他們為教育改革不懈地奮鬥。) |
用法說明
How is "Crusade" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Crusade"?
crusade for vs. crusade against
- crusade for 表示為支持某個理念、目標或群體而奮鬥，強調積極爭取。
- crusade against 表示為反對或消除某個問題、現象或實體而鬥爭，強調對抗性。
- 兩者都接名詞或名詞性短語，作為奮鬥的具體目標或對象。
- 在語意上，選擇
for或against決定了行動是「支持」還是「反對」的立場。 EN: She crusaded for animal rights her entire life. 翻譯: 她畢生為動物權利而奮鬥。
EN:He crusaded against government corruption in the press.
翻譯:他在媒體上發起反對政府腐敗的運動。
EN:The organization crusades for cleaner energy policies.
翻譯:該組織為爭取更潔淨的能源政策而奔走。
EN:Many parents are crusading against bullying in schools.
翻譯:許多家長正發起反對校園霸凌的運動。
總結建議
使用時需根據立場是「支持」或「反對」來明確選擇 crusade for 或 crusade against。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Crusade" and similar words?How to choose "Crusade" vs alternatives?
crusade vs campaign
「crusade」強調為道德或宗教理想而戰，帶有強烈情感與奉獻精神；「campaign」則指為達成特定目標（如政治、軍事、社會）而進行的一系列有組織活動，較為中性。
crusade vs fight
「crusade」指為崇高理念或事業進行長期、有組織的鬥爭；「fight」泛指任何對抗、爭鬥或奮鬥，範圍更廣，時間可長可短。
crusade vs advocate
「crusade」強調積極、熱情甚至激進的行動以推動事業；「advocate」則側重於公開支持、捍衛或建議某項主張、政策或群體，方式可能較為理性或溫和。
口語用法
How is "Crusade" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Crusade"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述某人強烈主張或推動某事的說法。 EN: She's always crusading for healthier school lunches. 翻譯: 她總是在大力倡導學校午餐要更健康。
EN:He crusaded against the new policy at the meeting yesterday.
翻譯:他昨天在會議上極力反對那項新政策。
語氣強調
用於強調某人對某項事業或目標的強烈、近乎狂熱的投入，常帶有主觀評價色彩。 EN: Don't crusade on this issue right now, it's not the right time. 翻譯: 現在別為了這個議題大張旗鼓地行動，時機不對。
EN:He crusaded his way through the bureaucracy to get the project approved.
翻譯:他一路過關斬將，硬是推動了這個專案的批准。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時，用作短暫的停頓填充，引出後續的具體行動或目標。 EN: She decided to, you know, crusade... for better working conditions. 翻譯: 她決定要，你知道的，大力爭取... 更好的工作條件。
EN:His new thing is to crusade... uh, against single-use plastics in the office.
翻譯:他現在的新目標是要大力推動... 呃，反對辦公室使用一次性塑膠製品。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用帶有強烈情感或宗教歷史聯想的 "crusade"，改用更中性的詞彙，如 "campaign"、"advocate"、"push for" 或 "work tirelessly toward"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Crusade"?What fixed phrases with "Crusade" should I remember?
crusade against
crusade against [something]
發起反對…的運動
crusade for
crusade for [something]
為爭取…而奮鬥
launch a crusade
launch a crusade
發起一場運動
moral crusade
moral crusade
道德聖戰；道德運動
crusade on behalf of
crusade on behalf of [someone/something]
為…的利益而奮鬥
personal crusade
personal crusade
個人使命；個人聖戰
crusade to
crusade to [verb]
致力於（做某事）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Crusade"?Which "Crusade" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He crusaded to protect the environment.
✓He crusaded for environmental protection.
The verb 'crusade' is typically followed by 'for' + noun phrase or 'against' + noun phrase to indicate the cause or opponent. Using an infinitive ('to protect') is incorrect.
×They are crusading to improve the education system.
✓They are crusading for education reform.
Similar to mistake 1, 'crusade' as a verb is not followed by an infinitive purpose clause ('to improve'). Use 'for' + the goal or 'against' + the problem.
×She crusaded the new policy.
✓She crusaded against the new policy.
The verb 'crusade' is intransitive and cannot take a direct object. It must be used with a preposition like 'for' or 'against' to connect to the cause or target.
×He made a crusade to stop smoking.
✓He crusaded against smoking. / He launched a crusade against smoking.
Confusing the noun and verb forms. 'Make a crusade' is not a standard collocation. Use the verb 'crusade' directly, or use the noun with verbs like 'launch', 'lead', or 'embark on'.
×They crusaded to change people's minds.
✓They crusaded to change public opinion.
While 'crusade' can sometimes be followed by an infinitive of purpose in very specific contexts, it is rare and often sounds unnatural. It's safer and more common to use 'crusade for/against' + noun phrase. The corrected example uses a more formal and appropriate object ('public opinion').
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Crusade"?What are tense/participle forms of "Crusade"?
crusades(3rd_singular)crusading(present_participle)crusaded(past)crusaded(past_participle)