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humanism

/ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/

Meanings
noun

人文主义, 人文精神

The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.

Examples :

"Professor Davis's lectures on classical literature exemplify the depth and breadth of humanism. "
戴维斯教授关于古典文学的讲座充分展现了人文主义的深度和广度 (Dài wéisī jiàoshòu guānyú gǔdiǎn wénxué de jiǎngzuò chōngfèn zhǎnxiàn le rénwénzhǔyì de shēndù hé guǎngdù).
culture literature philosophy history education
noun

文艺复兴时期的人文主义

(often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance.

Examples :

"The Renaissance humanist movement emphasized studying ancient Greek and Roman texts, a focus reflected in the school's curriculum. "
文艺复兴时期的人文主义运动强调研习古希腊和罗马的典籍，这种关注也反映在学校的课程设置中。
culture philosophy history literature religion society education
noun

Rénwénzhǔyì, 人本主义，人道主义.

An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition.

Examples :

"My teacher's humanist approach to education emphasized critical thinking and personal responsibility, rather than relying on religious dogma. "
我老师的人文主义教育方法强调批判性思维和个人责任，而不是依赖宗教教条。
philosophy human moral culture religion society value doctrine attitude history being

Related Words

Illustration renaissance

renaissance noun

/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/

复兴，再生

"After years of decline, the town experienced a renaissance with the opening of new businesses and cultural centers. "

在经历多年的衰落后，随着新商业和文化中心的开设，这个小镇迎来了一次复兴。

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superstition noun

/ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/

迷信，盲信。

"My grandmother believed in the superstition that spilling salt would bring bad luck, so she always carefully placed the salt shaker. "

我奶奶很迷信，她相信撒了盐会带来厄运，所以她总是小心翼翼地摆放盐罐。

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philanthropy noun

/fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/ /fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/

慈善，博爱。

"The school's fundraising campaign exemplifies philanthropy, as the donations will improve the library and help students with their studies. "

学校的筹款活动是慈善之举的典范，因为捐款将改善图书馆，并帮助学生们更好地学习。

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

责任，义务，职责

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

责任是一项沉重的负担。(Zérèn shì yī xiàng chénzhòng de fùdān.)

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humanities noun

/hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/

古典学, 人文学科

"The humanities department at the university offers courses on Ancient Greek literature and history. "

这所大学的古典学系开设古希腊文学和历史课程.

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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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humanitarianism noun

/hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriənɪzəm/ /juːˌmænɪˈteəriənɪzəm/

人道主义，人道。

"Her humanitarianism led her to volunteer at the homeless shelter every weekend. "

她的人道主义精神让她每个周末都去流浪者收容所做义工。

Illustration characterised

characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

刻画, 描绘 (often with a negative connotation)

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

新闻报道把抗议者刻画成暴力和具有破坏性的形象，尽管他们中的大多数人都是和平的。

Illustration capitalized

capitalized verb

/ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtlˌaɪzd/

大写，用大写字母书写。

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

在德语中，所有的名词都要用大写字母开头。

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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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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

特别地，专门地，明确地。

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

我的老师专门为提高班的学生讲解了新的数学公式。

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scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

奖学金，助学金。

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "

我妹妹拿到了一笔奖学金，可以去那所大学读书了。