persecute
v
1 [esp passive 尤用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (for sth) treat sb cruelly, esp because of his race, his political or religious beliefs, etc 迫害某人(尤指基於种族、 政治或宗教信仰等原因)
Throughout history religious minorities have been persecuted (for their beliefs). 纵观历史, 宗教上的少数派始终(因其信仰关系)受迫害.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (with sth) allow no peace to sb; hound sb 烦扰、 困扰或骚扰某人
Once the affair became public, he was persecuted by the press. 事情公开後, 他便受到新闻界的纠缠.
Another good reason for taking a part-time job is that employers usually prefer to hire someone who has already had some work experience. They value someone who leads an active life and is anxious to learn. For example, a newspaper might employ you if you