campaign
Meaning: An organised series of activities to achieve a goal; military operations
A 'campaign' is a planned series of actions designed to achieve a particular goal. It's used in politics (election campaign), marketing (advertising campaign), social causes (campaign for human rights), and military contexts. As a verb, 'to campaign' means to work actively towards a goal.
Examples
- The charity launched a campaign to raise awareness. 该慈善机构发起了一项提高意识的运动。La organización benéfica lanzó una campaña para crear conciencia.慈善団体は認知度を高めるキャンペーンを開始しました。자선 단체가 인식을 높이기 위한 캠페인을 시작했습니다.
- She's campaigning for equal pay. 她正在为同工同酬进行游说。Está haciendo campaña por la igualdad salarial.彼女は同一賃金のために運動しています。그녀는 동일 임금을 위해 운동하고 있습니다.
- The advertising campaign was very successful. 这次广告活动非常成功。La campaña publicitaria fue muy exitosa.広告キャンペーンは大成功でした。그 광고 캠페인은 매우 성공적이었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'campagne' meaning 'open country', from Latin 'campania' (from 'campus' meaning 'field'). Military campaigns were named for armies taking to the field; the political sense followed from the idea of organised operations.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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