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brahmans

/ˈbrɑːmənz/ /ˈbrɑːmɪnz/

Meanings
noun

婆罗门， 婆罗门祭司。

A member of the Hindu priestly caste, one of the four varnas or social groups based on occupation in ancient Hindu society.

Examples :

"In the traditional Hindu village, the brahmans were respected for their knowledge of religious texts and their role in performing important ceremonies. "
在传统的印度教村庄里，婆罗门祭司们因为精通宗教典籍以及在主持重要仪式中的作用而备受尊敬。
culture religion theology society history group person
noun

婆罗门，学者，祭司。

A scholar, teacher, priest, intellectual, researcher, scientist, knowledge-seeker, or knowledge worker.

Examples :

"In ancient India, brahmans held positions of respect and authority due to their expertise in religious texts and their role as teachers. "
在古代印度，婆罗门学者和祭司因精通宗教典籍以及作为教师的身份而备受尊敬，拥有崇高的地位。
person education religion philosophy science job human society work culture
noun

婆罗门，波士顿婆罗门。

A member of a social and cultural elite, especially in the New England region of the USA.

Examples :

"The old families, the Brahmans of Boston society, still hold considerable influence in the city's cultural institutions. "
波士顿那些历史悠久的家族，也就是人们常说的“波士顿婆罗门”，仍然对这座城市的文化机构有着相当大的影响力。
culture person society history group

Related Words

Illustration meditation

meditation noun

/mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

冥想, 静思

"Before her math test, Sarah practiced meditation to calm her nerves and improve her focus. "

考试前，萨拉通过冥想来让自己冷静下来，提高注意力。

Illustration researcher

researcher noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/ /riˈsɜːrtʃər/

研究员，研究者。

"The researcher studied the effects of different study methods on student test scores. "

研究者研究了不同的学习方法对学生考试成绩的影响。

Illustration ceremonies

ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

仪式，典礼

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

毕业典礼象征着高中生涯的结束，同时也标志着人生新篇章的开始。

Illustration occupation

occupation noun

/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

职业，工作，行业

"My grandmother's occupation is a retired school teacher. "

我奶奶的职业是一名退休的小学老师。

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration considerable

considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

考量，考虑事项。

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

老师强调，在做决定之前，考量学生们对新项目的意见至关重要。

Illustration institutions

institutions noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənz/

制度，习俗。

"Sentence: "In many cultures, arranged marriages are traditional institutions that have been practiced for generations." "

在许多文化中，包办婚姻是世代相传的传统习俗。

Illustration intellectual

intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

知识分子，学者

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

这位知识分子为一项新的学校政策提出了令人信服的论点。

Illustration performing

performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

表演，演出。

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

他只花了二十分钟就完成了这项任务。

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

理解，领会，明白。

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

老师耐心地讲解了这道数学题，学生们终于能够理解并掌握其中的步骤了。

Illustration temptations

temptations noun

/tɛmpˈteɪʃənz/

诱惑，引诱。

"The student faced many temptations to play games instead of studying for the important exam. "

面对重要考试，这名学生面临着很多玩游戏而不是学习的诱惑。

Illustration traditional

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

老古板，思想保守的人。

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

我的奶奶是个老古板，非常重视家庭价值观。