championing

/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ (bre, ipa) · [tʃˈæmpiənɪŋ] /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ (ame, ipa)

championing — verb

  • championingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • championings3rd person singular
  • championinging-ing form
  • championingedpast simple

1. to actively and publicly support a person, right, idea, or change, often by spea

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to actively and publicly support a person, right, idea, or change, often by speaking up and trying to win support from others.

例句

Bilal is championing free school meals at the city council.

champion + policy in a public forum

Elise kept championing safer bus rules after two drivers were hurt.

champion + reform after a concrete local event

同義詞
  • advocate

    more formal and common in policy, legal, or academic contexts

  • support

    broader and less forceful; can be quiet rather than public

  • back

    more informal and often used for giving approval or resources

  • promote

    focuses on helping an idea spread, not always defending it

反義詞
  • oppose

    means to argue or work against the cause or person

  • ignore

    suggests giving no support or public attention at all

文法句型

champion + cause/idea/person

be championing + noun phrase

用法筆記

Usually takes a direct object naming the person, cause, right, or policy being backed. Most natural in public, organized, or professional contexts, rather than for small private preferences.

常見錯誤

❌The students championed for better lunch rules.
✅The students championed better lunch rules.
💡This verb normally takes a direct object, not 'for'.
❌I championed the blue sofa over the green one.
✅I preferred the blue sofa to the green one.
💡Championing means actively backing a cause, person, or proposal, not making an everyday choice.