advocate
意味: To publicly support or recommend; a person who supports a cause
The word 'advocate' can be a verb meaning to publicly support or argue for something, or a noun referring to a person who supports a particular cause or policy. In legal contexts, an advocate is a professional who represents clients in court. The word implies active, public support rather than passive agreement.
例文
- She advocates for better mental health services in schools. 她倡导在学校提供更好的心理健康服务。Ella aboga por mejores servicios de salud mental en las escuelas.彼女は学校でのより良いメンタルヘルスサービスを提唱しています。그녀는 학교에서의 더 나은 정신건강 서비스를 옹호하고 있습니다.
- He became an advocate for prisoners' rights after his release. 他出狱后成为了囚犯权利的倡导者。Se convirtió en un defensor de los derechos de los prisioneros después de su liberación.彼は釈放後、囚人の権利の支持者になりました。그는 석방 후 수감자 권리의 옹호자가 되었습니다.
- The charity advocates improved access to clean water. 该慈善机构倡导改善清洁水的获取。La organización benéfica aboga por un mejor acceso al agua potable.その慈善団体は清潔な水へのアクセス改善を提唱しています。그 자선단체는 깨끗한 물에 대한 접근성 개선을 주장하고 있습니다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old French 'avocat', from Latin 'advocatus' meaning 'one called to aid', past participle of 'advocare' (to call to one's aid), from 'ad-' (to) + 'vocare' (to call). Related to 'voice', 'vocal', 'vocation', and 'invoke'.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
From Latin 'advocatus' meaning 'one called to aid.' In Roman law, an advocatus was summoned to speak on behalf of another in court - literally 'called to' (ad-vocatus) assist.
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