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zealot

/ˈzɛl.ət/

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noun

狂热者，极端分子。

One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic

Examples :

"The political discussion quickly dissolved into shouting when a zealot in the group began interrupting everyone with his extreme views. "

当群体里一个狂热分子开始用他极端的观点打断所有人时，政治讨论很快就变成了争吵。

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noun

狂热分子，激进分子。

A member of a radical, warlike, ardently patriotic group of Jews in Judea, particularly prominent in the first century, who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule and vigorously resisted the efforts of the Romans and their supporters to convert the Jews.

Examples :

"During the Roman occupation, a Jewish zealot might have chosen to fight rather than pay taxes to Caesar. "

在罗马占领期间，一个犹太狂热分子可能会选择战斗，而不是向凯撒缴纳税款。

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noun

狂热分子，极端分子

A member of an anti-aristocratic political group in Thessalonica from 1342 until 1350.

Examples :

"During the political instability of 14th-century Thessalonica, a zealot likely participated in overthrowing the established noble families to establish a new social order. "

在14世纪塞萨洛尼卡的政治动荡时期，一位狂热分子很可能参与了推翻既有贵族家庭、建立新社会秩序的行动。

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