Crusade



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 维护理想、原则而进行的运动或斗争
• ［英］ n. 维护理想、原则而进行的运动或斗争 ( vigorous, concerted action for some cause or idea, or against some abuse)
• ［记］ crus ( 十字) +ade -> 原指十字军东征
• ［同］ 同根词: cruciform ( 十字形)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: blend of Middle French croisade & Spanish cruzada; both ultimately from Latin cruc-, crux cross
• Date: circa 1708
• 1. capitalized any of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to win the Holy Land from the Muslims
• 2. a remedial enterprise undertaken with zeal and enthusiasm

II. intransitive verb (crusaded; crusading)

• Date: 1732
• to engage in a crusade
• ? crusader noun

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