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literate

UK //ˈlɪtərət//US //ˈlɪtərət//

词源

源自拉丁语 'litteratus'(意为'有字母的,有学问的'),经由古法语 'litterat' 进入英语,最初与'letter'(字母)同源。

adjective

❶ 指人具备读写能力,能够理解和运用语言文字。在现代社会常指受过基本教育或拥有一定文化素养的人。

“In the 19th century, only about 30% of the population was literate.”

(19世纪时,只有约30%的人口具备读写能力。)

“The program aims to make all children literate by age 10.”

(该项目旨在让所有儿童在10岁前具备读写能力。)

❶ 形容文字表达清晰优美,显示出作者良好的教育背景和语言驾驭能力。

“Her literate prose made the complex topic accessible to readers.”

(她优美的散文使复杂的主题变得通俗易懂。)

“The magazine is known for its literate and thoughtful articles.”

(这本杂志以其文笔优美、思想深刻的文章而闻名。)

同义词:educated, learned, well-read, cultured, scholarly

noun

❶ 指具备读写能力的人,特指在某个领域有文化素养的个体。

“The ancient scribes were among the few literates in their society.”

(古代抄写员是当时社会中少数有文化的人。)

“Computer literates have a clear advantage in the digital age.”

(在数字时代,懂电脑的人具有明显优势。)

同义词:educated person, reader, scholar

常见短语

computer literate — 指具备基本计算机操作能力,能够使用常见软件和数字工具的人。

“Most jobs now require applicants to be computer literate.”

(现在大多数工作都要求应聘者具备计算机操作能力。)

financially literate — 形容人具备基本的金融知识,能够理解和管理个人财务。

“Schools should teach students to become financially literate.”

(学校应该教会学生掌握基本的金融知识。)