| 单词 | apologist |
| 释义 | apologist (once / 4854 pages) n An apologist is a person who argues in favor of something unpopular. If you're an apologist for deep sea oil drilling, you would argue that drilling in the ocean is necessary and the benefits make up for any environmental damage. Apologists tend to be seen in a negative light, as defensive people who make excuses. The word apologist comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning "speaking in defense." Not all apologists are bad news; some just defend an unpopular idea. Even though apologist is similar to apology, don't confuse them — if you make an apology you're admitting to being wrong. But if you're an apologist, you justify your belief or action, and would do it all again! WORD FAMILYapologist: apologists+/apologetic: apologetically, unapologetic/apologise: apologised, apologises, apologising/apologize: apologized, apologizes, apologizing/apology: apologetic, apologies, apologise, apologist, apologize/unapologetic: unapologetically USAGE EXAMPLESHamilton was no apologist for Jefferson, whose politics were “tinctured with fanaticism,” and who was “a contemptible hypocrite.” Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) It’s a track record that the Trump team of fossil fuel apologists should heed. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) The anti-authority cultural changes of the 1960s, it seems, brought with them a rising concern with elites and their apologists. Economist(Dec 15, 2016) n a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution an apologist for capital punishment Syn|Hyper justifier, vindicator advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea |
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