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fatalistic

UK //ˌfeɪtəˈlɪstɪk//US //ˌfeɪtəˈlɪstɪk//

词源

源自fate(命运)+ -istic(形容词后缀),最早出现在19世纪,与宿命论(fatalism)哲学相关。

adjective

❶ 形容人相信命运或宿命论,认为所有事情都是预先注定的,个人无法改变结果。常用于描述消极接受命运的态度。

“He had a fatalistic attitude towards his illness, believing nothing could be done.”

(他对自己的疾病持宿命论态度,认为无能为力。)

“Her fatalistic view made her reluctant to try new opportunities.”

(她的宿命论观点使她不愿尝试新机会。)

同义词:resigned, defeatist, pessimistic

常见短语

fatalistic belief — 指相信命运无法改变的信念,通常带有消极或听天由命的意味。

“His fatalistic belief kept him from seeking medical help.”

(他的宿命论信念使他拒绝寻求医疗帮助。)