一些科学家认为，针对气候变化怀疑者的调查更像是一场政治迫害。

Some scientists argue that the investigation into climate change skeptics resembles a ___witch hunt.

这场针对环保人士的迫害更像是一场政治迫害，而非公正的调查。

The persecution of environmental activists resembled a political ___witch hunt rather than a fair investigation.