proselytize

proselytize
[ˈprɒsɪlɪtʌɪz]
(亦作 -ise)
verb
  1. [with obj.]convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
    使(某人)皈依;使(某人)改变宗教(或信仰、意见)
    the programme did have a tremendous evangelical effect, proselytizing many.
    该计划确实有巨大的传教效果,使许多人改变了宗教信仰。
    [no obj.]proselytizing for converts.
    为争取皈依者而活动。
    [asnoun proselytizing]no amount of proselytizing was going to change their minds.
    不论怎么努力劝说都不可能改变他们的主意。
    ■advocate or promote (a belief or course of action)
    (信仰,行动)提倡,提议
    Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas.
    戴维斯想分享他的观念,劝别人同意他的想法。
派生
proselytizer
noun
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