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heretical

UK /hɪˈretɪk(ə)l/US /həˈretɪk(ə)l/

词源

源自中古英语 'heretik',来自古法语 'heretique',最终源于希腊语 'hairetikos',意为 '能够选择的' 或 '异端的'。

adjective

❶ 指与主流宗教教义或公认信仰相违背的,常带有贬义,形容观点或行为被视为异端或离经叛道。

“His heretical views on the nature of God shocked the religious community.”

(他对上帝本质的异端观点震惊了宗教界。)

“The scientist's theory was considered heretical by his peers.”

(这位科学家的理论被同行视为异端。)

同义词:unorthodox, dissident, nonconformist

常见短语

heretical views — 指与主流信仰或教义相悖的观点,通常带有负面含义。

“His heretical views on the afterlife caused a lot of controversy.”

(他对来世的异端观点引发了许多争议。)