rallying cry 是一个名词短语,指"战斗口号"或"号召口号",即用来激励人们团结一致、共同行动的口号或呼声。它既可以指战场上鼓舞士气的呐喊,也可以用于比喻义,指社会运动或政治活动中凝聚力量的标语或信念。
/ˈræl.i.ɪŋ kraɪ/
"No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of the American colonies.
"无代表,不纳税"是美洲殖民地的战斗口号。
The coach's passionate speech became a rallying cry that united the team and carried them through the most difficult season in their history.
教练那番充满激情的演讲成了一句号召口号,将全队团结在一起,带领他们度过了队史上最艰难的赛季。
rallying 来自动词 rally,源于法语 rallier,意为"重新集合、召集",由前缀 re-(再次)和 allier(联合)组成。cry 源自古法语 crier,意为"呼喊、叫喊"。两词合在一起,字面意思是"召集众人的呐喊",最初用于军事语境,指战场上号召士兵重新集结的呼声,后来引申为任何激励群体团结行动的口号。