anti-Semitism

[,ænti'semitizəm]

低频词

形容词: anti-Semitic;

anti-Semitism (n.): also antisemitism, 1881, from German Antisemitismus, first used by Wilhelm Marr (1819-1904) German radical, nationalist and race-agitator, who founded the Antisemiten-Liga in 1879; see anti- + Semite.

Not etymologically restricted to anti-Jewish theories, actions, or policies, but almost always used in this sense. Those who object to the inaccuracy of the term might try Hermann Adler's Judaeophobia (1882). Anti-Semitic (also antisemitic) and anti-Semite (also antisemite) also are from 1881, like anti-Semitism they appear first in English in an article in the "Athenaeum" of Sept. 31, in reference to German literature.

1. An attempt by anti-abortionists to tighten the rules was defeated.: 反堕胎者所作的加强法规的尝试失败了。

2. In recent months many conservative politicians have jumped on the anti-immigrant bandwagon.: 最近几个月，很多保守政客都搭上了“反移民”这班车。

3. Mr Cramer said the violence by anti-government protestors was reprehensible.: 克拉默先生说反政府示威者的暴力活动应该受到谴责。

4. In France's former North African colonies, anti-French feeling is growing.: 在北非的一些前法属殖民地国家，反法情绪日益增长。

5. Four days of non-stop demonstrations have emboldened the anti-government protesters.: 持续4天不间断的示威使反政府抗议者士气高涨。