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hylic

/ˈhaɪlɪk/

Meanings
noun

属物质的人，肉欲的人。

(gnosticism) The basest type of man in the gnostic theologian Valentinus' triadic grouping; a person focused on neither intellectual (psychic) nor spiritual (pneumatic) reality.

Examples :

"Even surrounded by discussions of philosophy and spirituality, Mark remained a complete hylic, interested only in material possessions and immediate gratification. "
即使身处哲学和灵性的讨论之中，马克仍然完全是个属物质的人，只对物质财富和即时享乐感兴趣。
religion theology philosophy soul person human mind being

Related Words

Illustration properties

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

财产，资产。

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

重要的财产类型包括不动产（土地），个人财产（其他实体物品）和知识产权（对艺术创作、发明等的权利）。

Illustration gnosticism

gnosticism noun

/ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ /ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/

诺斯替主义，灵智主义

"Scholars study gnosticism to understand early Christian beliefs about a separate, higher God beyond the creator of our world. "

学者们研究诺斯替主义（灵智主义），是为了理解早期基督教中关于存在于创造我们世界的造物主之上的、一个独立的、更高的神的信仰。

Illustration possessions

possessions noun

/pəˈzɛʃənz/

占有，拥有物。

"After the flood, people searched the muddy fields for their lost possessions, hoping to salvage anything that wasn't completely ruined, even though they didn't own the land where the items were found. "

洪水过后，人们在泥泞的田地里寻找他们丢失的东西，希望能抢救出任何没有完全损毁的物品，即使他们并不拥有发现这些物品的土地的所有权，但这些东西毕竟是他们占有、使用的东西。

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discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

讨论，商议

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

我跟教授的讨论让我受益匪浅。

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surrounded verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/

包围，环绕

"The house was surrounded by a tall fence. "

房子被高高的栅栏围了起来。

Illustration spirituality

spirituality noun

/ˌspɪ.ɹə.tʃuˈæ.lə.tɪ/

灵性, 精神性。

"Yoga and meditation can enhance one's spirituality. "

瑜伽和冥想可以提升一个人的灵性或精神境界。

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interested verb

/ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/

使感兴趣，引起…的兴趣。

"The teacher's passionate presentation interested the students in learning more about the rainforest. "

老师充满激情的讲解让学生们对学习更多关于热带雨林的知识产生了浓厚的兴趣。

Illustration philosophy

philosophy noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/ /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

哲学，哲理。

"My philosophy for dealing with difficult classmates is to listen carefully and try to understand their perspectives. "

我对付难相处同学的哲学是，认真倾听，努力理解他们的想法。

Illustration theologian

theologian noun

/θi.əˈloʊdʒən/

神学家，神学研究者。

"The theologian discussed the concept of faith in her religious studies class. "

这位神学家在她的宗教学课上讨论了信仰的概念。

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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。

Illustration spiritual

spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

灵歌

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

教堂合唱团正在排练新的灵歌，准备在周日的礼拜仪式上演唱。

Illustration gratification

gratification noun

/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

满足， 满意， 喜悦。

"the gratification of the heart"

内心的满足