witch-hunt
/ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/noun
1- historical a search for and subsequent persecution of a supposed witch〈史〉对被认为是行巫者的追捕及迫害。
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- informal a campaign directed against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views〈非正式〉（对持非正统或持不受欢迎观点者或团体的）政治迫害。
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