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Sacrificed Meaning in English

word · lemma: sacrifice

/ˈsækɹəˌfaɪst/
SA-kri-fyst
/sˈækɹɪfˌaɪst/
SA-kri-fyst

释义

Gave up something important or valuable for the sake of someone or something else. Often used for personal loss, effort, or giving up things to help others.

用法与细微差别

Used in both literal (offering a life, object) and figurative (giving up time, comfort) senses. Often followed by 'for'. Common combinations: 'sacrificed everything', 'sacrificed his career for his family'. More formal than 'gave up'.

例句

She sacrificed her free time to help her friend.

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They sacrificed a lot for their children.

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He sacrificed his lunch to finish the project.

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My parents sacrificed their dreams so I could go to college.

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He sacrificed his personal life for his career, and it wasn't easy.

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We all know someone who has sacrificed comfort for their beliefs.

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