materialism

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四级六级 Collins 1

英文释义

n. a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
n. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality

中文翻译

n. 唯物主义

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记忆技巧

materialism 可以拆分为 material(物质)和 -ism(主义)。material 来源于拉丁语 materialis,意思是“物质的”。-ism 是指一种思想或信仰体系,所以 materialism 意思是“物质主义”。

例句

1. Materialism often leads people to focus more on possessions than on relationships.
唯物主义常常使人们更加关注拥有的物品,而不是人际关系。
2. Some philosophers argue that materialism is a shallow way to live.
一些哲学家认为,唯物主义是一种肤浅的生活方式。
3. In a materialistic society, success is often measured by wealth and status.
在一个唯物主义的社会中,成功通常通过财富和地位来衡量。

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