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brahmins

/ˈbrɑːmɪnz/ /ˈbrɑːmənz/

Meanings
noun

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 ancient India, brahmins traditionally held the highest position in society because they were priests and scholars. "
在古代印度，婆罗门由于担任祭司和学者，传统上在社会中占据最高的地位。
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noun

婆罗门，梵志

One who has realized or attempts to realize Brahman, i.e. God or supreme knowledge.

Examples :

"Even after years of dedicated study and meditation, the brahmins continued their pursuit of Brahman, striving for a deeper understanding of the ultimate reality. "
即使经过多年的专注学习和冥想，这些婆罗门（梵志）仍然继续追寻梵，努力更深入地理解终极实相。
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noun

婆罗门，学者，智者。

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

Examples :

"In ancient India, brahmins held respected positions as teachers and scholars, guiding communities with their knowledge. "
在古代印度，婆罗门学者地位崇高，他们以渊博的知识指导社群，担当着教师和学者的角色。
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noun

婆罗门，婆罗门阶级。

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

Examples :

"Despite their humble beginnings, the Kennedys became Boston brahmins, wielding considerable influence in politics and society. "
虽然肯尼迪家族出身卑微，但他们后来成为了波士顿的婆罗门，在政治和社会上拥有着巨大的影响力。（注意：这里“婆罗门”指的是波士顿的精英阶层）
culture group person society history

Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

传统地， 按照传统， 老规矩

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

我们家过生日的习俗是吃一顿大餐。

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。

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knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

知识，学识，了解。

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

我对历史的了解帮助我更好地理解了当前的政治局势。

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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 communities

communities noun

/kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/

社区，社群。

""Different immigrant communities in the city often maintain their own unique cultural traditions and languages." "

城市里不同的移民社群常常保留着他们自己独特的文化传统和语言。

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background noun

/ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/

背景, 经历

"The lawyer had a background in computer science."

这位律师有计算机科学方面的背景。

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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。

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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。

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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 beginnings

beginnings noun

/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/

开始，开端， khởi đầu.

""The beginnings of their friendship started in elementary school." "

他们的友谊开始于小学时期。

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。

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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。