heathen
US /ˈhiː.ðən/
UK /ˈhiː.ðən/
名詞
1.
異教徒
a person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim) as regarded by those who do
範例:
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The missionaries sought to convert the heathens to Christianity.
傳教士試圖將異教徒皈依基督教。
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He was considered a heathen by his devout family.
他被虔誠的家人視為異教徒。
2.
野蠻人, 未開化的人
an uncultured or uncivilized person
範例:
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He called anyone who didn't appreciate classical music a heathen.
他把任何不欣賞古典音樂的人都稱為野蠻人。
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Don't be such a heathen, use your fork!
別像個野蠻人，用你的叉子！
形容詞
異教的, 野蠻的
of or relating to heathens
範例:
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The ancient tribe practiced heathen rituals.
這個古老的部落實行異教儀式。
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He had a rather heathen disregard for social conventions.
他對社會習俗有一種相當野蠻的漠視。