advocacy

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advocacy — 名詞

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

1.名詞C1
釋義

倡議；倡導

公開為某理念或群體發聲爭取支持

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.

馬拉拉因倡導女孩受教育的權利而舉世聞名。

advocacy of + cause noun

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

該慈善機構為無家可歸家庭的倡議促成市府修改了一項住房規定。

advocacy for + group of beneficiaries

常見搭配
  • advocacy of human rights
  • advocacy for the poor
  • tireless advocacy
  • vocal advocacy
  • quiet advocacy
  • public advocacy
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'.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • advocacy group
  • advocacy work
  • advocacy organisation
  • patient advocacy
  • consumer advocacy

常用片語

介系詞搭配

  • advocacy of
  • advocacy for
  • through advocacy