advocate
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/ˈædvəkət/
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/ˈædvəkət/
a person who supports or speaks up for someone or something
She is a strong advocate for children's rights.
她是兒童權利的堅定倡導者。
a person who defends someone in court
Everyone has the right to an advocate in legal matters.
在法律事務中,每個人都有權獲得辯護人。
a lawyer who argues cases in higher courts (in Scotland and South Africa)
In some countries, an advocate specializes in higher court cases.
在一些國家,辯護律師專門處理高等法院案件。
to publicly support or recommend something
Doctors advocate regular exercise for good health.
醫生提倡定期鍛煉以保持健康。