| 单词 | espousal |
| 释义 | espousal (once / 13371 pages) 1n 2n When you speak up in favor of something or support a cause, that's espousal. Your espousal of energy conservation can be seen in your electric car and the solar panels on your house. Espousal of one political candidate over another can be expressed with a sign in your yard or a big financial contribution to the campaign. During a debate, each person adopts the espousal of one strong viewpoint and then they argue with each other. In the old days, an espousal was an engagement or a wedding — gaining a spouse, in other words. This is the original meaning, with the figurative "married to principles" definition dating from about 1670. WORD FAMILYespousal: espousals+/espouse: espousal, espoused, espouses, espousing USAGE EXAMPLESThere are surprises, too: the first room shows wooden armchairs from the few years between the company’s conception and its espousal of self-assembly. The Guardian(Jun 20, 2016) Ads highlighting Mr. Trump’s previous espousal of liberal positions have had little effect. New York Times(Jan 26, 2016) But then he warned that, under Egypt’s religion-infused legal system, the public espousal of atheism might land his opponents in jail. Seattle Times(Jan 08, 2015) 1 n the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper acceptance, acceptation, adoption bosom, embrace a close affectionate and protective acceptance approval, approving, blessing the formal act of approving 1n the act of becoming betrothed or engaged Syn|Hyper betrothal rite, ritual any customary observance or practice 2n archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast Syn|Hyper bridal marriage, marriage ceremony, wedding the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony |
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