"persecute" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 迫害

Definition

因某人的种族、宗教、政治信仰或民族等原因长期地对其进行残酷对待或迫害。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、法律或历史语境。常见搭配有“for”（如“persecuted for their beliefs”）。不要与“prosecute”（起诉）混淆。含义总带有不公正与负面色彩。

Examples

He was persecuted for his religious beliefs.

他因为宗教信仰被**迫害**。

Many groups have been persecuted throughout history.

许多群体在历史上曾被**迫害**。

She fears the government will persecute her for speaking out.

她害怕因为发声政府会**迫害**她。

People shouldn't be persecuted just for who they are.

人们不应该仅仅因为身份而被**迫害**。

In some countries, journalists are persecuted for telling the truth.

在一些国家，记者因说出真相而被**迫害**。

They claim they're being persecuted, but I think it's just criticism.

他们声称自己在被**迫害**，但我觉得只是批评。