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theosophy

[θɪˈɒsəfɪ] [θi.ˈɒs.ə.fi]

Meanings
noun

神智学，通神论。

Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be attained through mystical insight and spiritual ecstasy, and that direct communication with the transcendent world is possible.

Examples :

"Her interest in theosophy led her to believe she could achieve enlightenment through meditation and connect directly with a higher spiritual realm. "
她对神智学（通神论）的兴趣让她相信，她可以通过冥想获得启迪，并直接与更高的精神领域建立联系。
religion philosophy theology doctrine mythology soul mind supernatural
noun

神智学, 通神论

Any system which claims to attain communication with God and superior spirits by physical processes.

Examples :

"The study group explored theosophy, discussing ancient rituals believed to connect them with higher spiritual beings through meditation and chanting. "
这个学习小组探索了神智学，讨论了据信通过冥想和吟唱能够让他们与更高灵性存在沟通的古代仪式。
religion philosophy theology doctrine system soul mind supernatural

Related Words

Illustration communication

communication noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

沟通，交流，通讯。

"communication of a secret"

泄露秘密的行为

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 knowledge

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。

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 grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

奶奶，外婆

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

我小时候，奶奶/外婆教我怎么烤饼干。

Illustration mysticism

mysticism noun

/ˈmɪs.tɪˌsɪz.əm̩/

神秘主义，玄学.

"Her interest in ancient symbols led her to study the mysticism surrounding them. "

她对古代符号的兴趣引导她去研究围绕着它们的神秘主义和玄学。

Illustration brotherhood

brotherhood noun

/ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/ /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/

兄弟情，手足情。

"The strong brotherhood among the students in the debate club helped them win the competition. "

辩论社团成员之间深厚的兄弟情谊帮助他们赢得了比赛。

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 discussing

discussing verb

/dɪsˈkʌsɪŋ/

讨论，商议

"We are discussing the homework assignment in class. "

我们正在课堂上讨论作业。

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 transcendent

transcendent noun

/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndənt/

卓越，超绝，杰出.

"Her artistic talent was so remarkable; it was a transcendent. "

她的艺术天赋非常卓越，堪称绝世之作。

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

僧侣，修女.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

这些僧侣和修女们把大量时间奉献给祈祷和冥想。