warrior
warrior — 名詞
1. someone who takes part in battles or wars, particularly a person whose combat ab
戰士
受過訓練、參與作戰的士兵，尤指古代
someone who takes part in battles or wars, particularly a person whose combat abilities come from training and prior fighting experience — a figure most often linked to historical or traditional societies rather than modern armed forces.
The ancient warrior carried a bronze shield and a long spear into battle.
那位古代戰士拿著青銅盾牌和長矛上戰場。
Minho trained for years to become a warrior like his grandfather had been.
Minho 訓練了好幾年，希望能像祖父那樣成為一名戰士。
warrior + family role comparison
In the museum, Talia saw the armour worn by warriors from the Song dynasty.
在博物館裡，Talia 看到了宋朝戰士穿過的盔甲。
A group of warriors gathered around the fire before the morning attack.
一群戰士在清晨攻擊前圍坐在火堆旁。
Cyrus read stories about Viking warriors who sailed across the ocean to raid coastal villages.
Cyrus 讀到關於維京戰士的故事，他們橫跨大洋襲擊沿海村莊。
- soldier
A member of an organised, trained military force; more formal and modern than warrior.
- fighter
Broader term that includes anyone engaged in combat, not necessarily trained or part of a military group.
- combatant
More formal and neutral term for someone taking part in fighting, often used in legal or official contexts.
- civilian
A person who is not a member of a fighting group or military.
文法句型
a warrior
the warriors
用法筆記
In modern military contexts, soldier or fighter is the usual term. Warrior is primarily used for historical, fantasy, or traditional settings.
常見錯誤
2. a person who shows great courage and determination when facing a challenge, comp
鬥士
面對挑戰或競爭展現勇氣毅力的人
a person who shows great courage and determination when facing a challenge, competition, or difficult personal situation, behaving as if fighting in a battle even though no physical combat is involved.
On the basketball court, Sahil was a true warrior who never gave up.
在籃球場上，Sahil 是名真正的鬥士，從不放棄。
metaphorical use in sports context
Élise fought like a warrior through her illness and never lost hope.
Élise 像個鬥士一樣對抗疾病，從未失去希望。
The young lawyer was a courtroom warrior who won every difficult case.
那位年輕律師是法庭上的鬥士，每件棘手的案子都贏了下來。
Anong became a warrior for her family's farm when the drought threatened their land.
旱災威脅到家人的農地時，Anong 成了捍衛家園的鬥士。
- quitter
A person who gives up easily, the opposite of someone who fights hard.
文法句型
a warrior
warrior + in/on [context]
用法筆記
Always used metaphorically — there is no literal battle. The context (sports, business, illness, personal struggle) makes the meaning clear. Often appears with a modifier such as a true warrior or a quiet warrior.
常見錯誤
3. someone who works hard over a long period to promote a particular principle or m
倡導者
積極支持推動政治或社會運動的人
someone who works hard over a long period to promote a particular principle or movement in society or politics, aiming to create change or raise public awareness.
Amani is a climate warrior who organises beach clean-up events every weekend.
Amani 是名環保倡導者，每個週末都會舉辦淨灘活動。
warrior + for [cause] — environmental context
Christopher became a warrior for workers' rights after seeing unfair treatment at his factory.
Christopher 在工廠目睹不公待遇後，成為了勞工權益的倡導者。
Tariq was a human rights warrior who spoke out against injustice in his country.
Tariq 是人權倡導者，經常公開批評國內的不正義。
Ada joined a group of warriors fighting for better healthcare in her community.
Ada 加入了一群為社區爭取更好醫療資源的倡導者。
- campaigner
Neutral and widely used; focuses on organised effort rather than personal courage.
- activist
Emphasises direct action and public protest more than sustained behind-the-scenes work.
- advocate
Suggests speaking on behalf of others, often in a professional or legal capacity.
- opponent
Someone who is against the cause rather than supporting it.
文法句型
a warrior + for [cause]
用法筆記
Commonly followed by for to specify the cause. The term can be approving (dedicated campaigner) or disapproving (aggressive, intolerant activist), depending on context and speaker attitude. The phrase social justice warrior often carries a negative, mocking tone.