"martyrs" in Chinese (Traditional)
烈士
Definition
因信仰(尤其是宗教或政治信仰)而犧牲或受苦的人,通常受到尊敬或紀念。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「烈士」多用於正式、歷史或宗教語境,指因信仰或理想犧牲的人。不要與一般意外受害者混淆。有時也用作比喻,指為理想犧牲很多的人。
Examples
Many martyrs are remembered for standing up for their beliefs.
許多**烈士**因堅持信仰而被銘記。
The country built a monument for its martyrs.
國家為自己的**烈士**建了紀念碑。
Stories of martyrs are told to inspire future generations.
講述**烈士**的故事以激勵後代。
People in the village honor their martyrs every year on this date.
村裡的人每年這一天都會紀念自己的**烈士**。
He talked about modern martyrs who still fight for freedom.
他談到當今仍為自由而奮鬥的**烈士**。
'They became martyrs for speaking the truth,' she explained quietly.
「他們因為說實話成了**烈士**。」她輕聲說明。