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metaphysical

UK //ˌmet.əˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl//US //ˌmet̬.əˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl//

词源

源自中古拉丁语 'metaphysica'(形而上学),由希腊语 'meta-'(超越)和 'physika'(物理)组成,字面意为'物理学之后'。

adjective

❶ 与形而上学相关的,指超越物理世界或经验现实的哲学领域,探讨存在、本质、意识等抽象概念。

“The philosopher discussed metaphysical questions about the nature of reality.”

(这位哲学家讨论了关于现实本质的形而上学问题。)

“Her poetry often explores metaphysical themes like time and eternity.”

(她的诗歌经常探索时间和永恒等形而上学主题。)

❶ (引申义)极其抽象或深奥的,难以通过常规经验理解的。

“His argument became so metaphysical that no one could follow it.”

(他的论点变得过于玄奥,没人能理解。)

“The artist's work has a metaphysical quality that transcends physical forms.”

(这位艺术家的作品具有超越物质形态的抽象特质。)

同义词:philosophical, abstract, theoretical, transcendental, speculative

常见短语

metaphysical poetry — 指17世纪英国诗歌流派,以复杂比喻探讨精神与哲学主题,代表诗人如约翰·多恩。

“John Donne's 'The Flea' is a classic example of metaphysical poetry.”

(约翰·多恩的《跳蚤》是玄学派诗歌的经典范例。)