ad·vo·ca·cy
noun/ˈædvəkəsi/
/ˈædvəkəsi/
[uncountable]- advocacy (of something) (formal) public support that somebody gives to an idea, a course of action or a belief
（对某思想、行动方针、信念的）拥护，支持，提倡 - He won the Peace Prize for his advocacy of non-violent protest.
他因倡导非暴力抗议而获得和平奖。
- He won the Peace Prize for his advocacy of non-violent protest.
- support, advice and help given to people, often with special needs or aims, who are unable to speak for themselves
（给予有特殊需求者的）支持，意见，帮助 - We are a charity that provides information, advocacy and advice to people with mental health issues.
我们是一家慈善机构，为有心理健康问题的人们提供信息、宣传和建议。 - Robin helped found an advocacy programme to help abused women.
罗宾帮助建立了一个帮助受虐待妇女的倡导计划。 - All four partners do advocacy work aimed at creating opportunities for farmers.
所有四个合作伙伴都开展旨在为农民创造机会的宣传工作。
- We are a charity that provides information, advocacy and advice to people with mental health issues.
- (specialist) the work of lawyers who speak about cases in court
（律师）出庭辩护；律师的工作
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin advocatia, from advocare ‘summon, call to one's aid’, from ad- ‘to’ + vocare ‘to call’.