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advocate in Chinese

advocate in Chinese is 律师 — advocate means a person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.

advocate in Chinese

律师
noun
Pronounced: lǜ shī
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]

What does "advocate" mean?

  1. noun A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
    "As a long-time advocate of cycling, she persuaded the council to build safer lanes."
  2. noun A lawyer, especially one who represents a client in court.
    "The advocate spent weeks preparing her arguments before the hearing began."
  3. verb To publicly support or argue in favor of something.
    "Many doctors advocate a short daily walk for people who sit all day."
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advocate in a sentence

  • As a long-time advocate of cycling, she persuaded the council to build safer lanes.
  • She became an outspoken advocate for renewable energy.
  • The advocate spent weeks preparing her arguments before the hearing began.
  • He trained as an advocate and now defends clients in the high court.

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What is "advocate" in Chinese?
"advocate" in Chinese is 律师. advocate means: A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
How do you pronounce 律师?
"advocate" in Chinese is 律师, pronounced "lǜ shī".
How do you use "advocate" in a sentence?
Example: "As a long-time advocate of cycling, she persuaded the council to build safer lanes." In Chinese, "advocate" is 律师.
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