那段时期被称为麦卡锡时代，因为许多人因被怀疑是共产主义者而受到迫害。

That period was called the ___McCarthy era, as many people were persecuted for being suspected communists.

许多教授在那个时期失去了工作，仅仅因为被怀疑与共产主义有联系。

Many professors lost their jobs during the ___McCarthy era simply for being suspected of communist ties.