campaigning

/kæmˈpeɪn/ (bre, ipa) · [kæmpˈenɪŋ] /kæmˈpeɪn/ (ame, ipa) · [kæmpˈenɪŋ] /(ˌ)kam-ˈpān/ (ame, mw) · /kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [kæmpˈenɪŋ] /kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

campaigning — verb

  • campaigningpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • campaignings3rd person singular
  • campaigninging-ing form
  • campaigningedpast simple

1. to work through public action, repeated messages, or events in order to win supp

1.動詞不及物C1
釋義

to work through public action, repeated messages, or events in order to win support for a cause, policy, or person

例句

Ari is campaigning for safer crossings outside the primary school.

campaign for + cause

Residents were campaigning against the factory plan before the council vote.

campaign against + plan

同義詞
  • canvass

    more specific to asking people directly for votes or support, often door to door

  • lobby

    more focused on influencing officials or decision-makers than the general public

  • mobilize

    broader; emphasizes getting people ready to act, not the whole public drive

文法句型

campaign for + cause/person

campaign against + policy/plan

campaign to + infinitive

用法筆記

Often followed by for or against to name the issue, group, or person being supported or opposed. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about entering an animal or boat in competitions rather than trying to persuade the public.

常見錯誤

❌She campaigned the new law in parliament.
✅She campaigned for the new law in parliament.
💡this sense usually needs for or against to show the cause or position.
❌The coach campaigned the horse for votes.
✅The coach campaigned for more votes.
💡this public-action sense is different from the sports sense about entering an animal in events.

2. to put a horse, boat, or similar competitor into races or shows over a period of

2.動詞及物C2
釋義

to put a horse, boat, or similar competitor into races or shows over a period of time

例句

Sofia is campaigning a young mare in regional jumping shows this month.

campaign + horse in + shows

The club spent summer campaigning its new boat around the island regattas.

campaign + boat around regattas

同義詞
  • enter

    the most direct verb for putting something into a race, but less focused on a whole season

  • race

    used mainly for horses or vehicles and emphasizes competing rather than arranging entries

  • show

    used in horse contexts for taking an animal to competitions, especially judged events

文法句型

campaign + horse/boat in + competition

campaign + competitor through + season

用法筆記

Used in competition contexts, especially with animals or boats that appear in a series of events over a season. Distinguish from sense 1, where the subject is trying to build public support for an issue or person.

常見錯誤

❌She is campaigning the horse at home every morning.
✅She is training the horse at home every morning.
💡campaign in this sense means entering it in events, not doing daily practice.
❌The owner campaigned in the horse all winter.
✅The owner campaigned the horse all winter.
💡this sports sense takes the animal or boat as the direct object.

campaigning — noun