esotericism
US /ˌes.əˈter.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
UK /ˌes.əˈter.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
名詞
1.
深奧性, 秘傳性
the quality of being esoteric; obscurity
範例:
•
The esotericism of the ancient texts made them difficult to understand for the uninitiated.
古代文本的深奧性使得非專業人士難以理解。
•
His lectures were often criticized for their excessive esotericism.
他的講座常因其過度的深奧性而受到批評。
2.
秘傳學, 深奧學
the doctrine or quality of being intended for or understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest
範例:
•
The book delves into the esotericism of ancient mystical traditions.
這本書深入探討了古代神秘傳統的秘傳性。
•
Understanding the full scope of the theory requires an appreciation for its inherent esotericism.
要理解該理論的全部範圍，需要對其固有的秘傳性有所認識。