advocacy

/ˈædvəkəsi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈædvəkəsi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈad-və-kə-sē/ (ame, mw)

advocacy — noun

1. the activity of speaking out in favour of a particular cause, group, or change,

1.名詞C1
釋義

the activity of speaking out in favour of a particular cause, group, or change, especially in order to persuade others or influence decisions.

例句

Malala became known around the world for her advocacy of girls' education.

advocacy of + cause noun

The charity's advocacy for homeless families helped change a city housing rule.

advocacy for + group of beneficiaries

同義詞
  • support

    much broader and more everyday; 'advocacy' specifically implies speaking out in public

  • campaigning

    stresses organised activity over time; 'advocacy' can be a single speech or a long effort

  • championing

    stronger and more emotional; suggests one person fighting hard for a cause

  • lobbying

    narrower; refers to trying to influence lawmakers or officials specifically

反義詞

文法句型

advocacy of [cause/idea]

advocacy for [group/cause]

[adjective] advocacy

用法筆記

Almost always uncountable. Subject is usually a person or organisation; the object of 'of' or 'for' names what is being supported. Frequently paired with adjectives describing intensity or style: 'tireless', 'vocal', 'quiet', 'public'.

常見錯誤

❌She did many advocacies for refugees.
✅She did a lot of advocacy for refugees.
💡'advocacy' is uncountable; do not pluralise it.
❌His advocacy about climate action drew big crowds.
✅His advocacy of climate action drew big crowds.
💡use 'of' or 'for' after 'advocacy', not 'about'.