philistine

'filistain
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英文释义

n. a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
n. a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC
a. of or relating to ancient Philistia or its culture or its people

中文翻译

n. 庸人, 门外汉, 仇敌, 俗气的人
a. 俗气的, 无教养的

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记忆技巧

philistine 的词根来自于希伯来语，意指“敌人”。可以联想到与文化、艺术无关的肤浅态度。

例句

1. Many people consider him a philistine because he doesn't appreciate art or literature.
许多人认为他是一个庸俗的人，因为他不欣赏艺术或文学。
2. The philistine attitude towards culture can lead to a lack of creativity in society.
对文化的庸俗态度可能导致社会缺乏创造力。
3. She was frustrated by her friend's philistine views on music and film.
她对朋友在音乐和电影方面的庸俗观点感到沮丧。

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