[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。