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martyr

/ˈmɑːrtər/ American
Picture: martyr
  • n. 烈士, 殉道者
  • v. 使殉难
Definition
  • n. a person who is killed or made to suffer greatly for their beliefs
  • v. to kill or cause someone to suffer for their beliefs
Example
The soldier became a martyr after dying for his country.
这名士兵为国捐躯,成了一名烈士。