persecute
翻譯
迫害, 煩擾, 虐待
例句
They were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
他們因宗教信仰而受到迫害。
He felt persecuted by his boss's constant criticism.
他覺得老闆不斷的批評是在迫害他。
文法模式
((sb.)) <for sth.> 因（某事）而迫害（某人）。 They were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
近義詞
同義詞: oppress, harass, torment; 反義詞: protect, support
詞源
源自拉丁語 'per-' (徹底地) + 'sequi' (跟隨)，意為「無情地追趕」。
記憶技巧
可以記成「per(每一刻)」都在「secute(尋找)」某人來傷害他。聯想「迫害」的發音。