persecute /ˈpɜːsɪˌkjuːt/ CET6+ TEM4 ( persecuting, persecuted, persecutes )

• 1. 

  V-T If someone is persecuted, they are treated cruelly and unfairly, often because of their race or beliefs. (因种族或信仰) 迫害

  例：

  Mr. Weaver and his family have been persecuted by the authorities for their beliefs.

  韦弗先生及其家人因为他们的信仰而遭当局迫害。

  例：

  They began by brutally persecuting the Catholic Church.

  他们以残酷迫害天主教会作为开始。