proselytize
vt. 使改变宗教信仰 vi. 劝诱改变宗教信仰
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释义与例句
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To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
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及物/不及物It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries
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To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
To coerce into religious conversion.
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To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.
及物/不及物 引申义He has strong political views, and an annoying habit of proselytizing at parties.
词汇关系
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词源
From proselyte + -ize.
来源：wiktionary