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单词 persecution
释义 per·se·cu·tion
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkyüshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English persecucioun, from Middle French persecution, from Late Latin persecution-, persecutio, from Latin, action of pursuing, from persecutus (past participle of persequi to continue to follow, pursue, from per-, prefix denoting completion or perfection + sequi to follow) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at per-, sue
1.
 a. : the act or practice of persecuting: as
  (1) : the infliction of sufferings, harm, or death on those who differ (as in origin, religion, or social outlook) in a way regarded as offensive or meriting extirpation
  (2) obsolete : a carrying out (as of an aim or course of action) : prosecution
 b. : a campaign having for its object the subjugation or extirpation of the adherents of a religion or way of life
  < pogroms and persecutions in imperial Russia >
2. : the condition of being persecuted, harassed, or annoyed
 < live through persecution and exile >
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