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sutras

/ˈsuːtrəz/ /ˈsutrəz/

Meanings
noun

经文，佛经.

A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.

Examples :

"The professor explained how ancient Hindu philosophers used sutras, concise rules, to help people understand complex spiritual concepts. "
这位教授解释了古代印度哲学家如何运用经文，也就是简明的规则，来帮助人们理解复杂的精神概念。
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Related Words

Illustration enlightenment

enlightenment noun

/-laɪtmənt/

启发，开导，启迪。

"After attending the lecture, I experienced a moment of enlightenment about the complexities of quantum physics. "

听了那场讲座后，我突然对量子物理的复杂性有了一种顿悟。

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

理解，明白，领会。

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

我的老师解释了新的数学概念，我完全领会了。

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 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 professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

教授， 讲授。

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

史密斯教授，也就是历史系的系主任，做了一场关于罗马帝国的精彩讲座。

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describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

描述，描写。

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

这种感觉很难用语言描述，但并不令人不快。

Illustration scriptural

scriptural adjective

/ˈskrɪptʃərəl/ /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

经文的，经典性的

"The pastor based his sermon on a scriptural passage from the Book of Matthew. "

牧师的布道是基于《马太福音》里的一段经文。

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philosophers noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfəz/ /fəˈlɑsəfɚz/

哲学家，贤哲

"Example Sentence: "The old men sitting on the park bench were like philosophers, always discussing the meaning of life and offering advice." "

坐在公园长椅上的老人们就像贤哲一样，总是讨论人生的意义并提供建议。

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narrative noun

/ˈnæɹətɪv/

叙述，记叙，故事。

"The teacher's narrative of the historical event was clear and easy to follow. "

老师对这个历史事件的叙述清晰易懂。

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

解释，说明，阐明。

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

解释《圣经》的一章.

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 discourse

discourse noun

/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/

谈话，对话

"The discourse between the teacher and the student was about the upcoming history exam. "

老师和学生之间的谈话是关于即将到来的历史考试。