好词典

moralist

UK //ˈmɒr.əl.ɪst//US //ˈmɔːr.əl.ɪst//

词源

源自法语 moraliste,最早出现在16世纪,与拉丁语 moralis(道德的)相关,后缀 -ist 表示从事某种实践或持有某种信念的人。

noun

❶ 道德主义者,指那些特别关注道德问题并常常对他人行为进行道德评判的人,有时带有说教或自以为是的意味。

“He was seen as a moralist who constantly criticized modern society's values.”

(他被视为一个不断批评现代社会价值观的道德主义者。)

“The novel's protagonist is a strict moralist who refuses to compromise his principles.”

(小说主人公是个严格的道德主义者,拒绝在原则上妥协。)

同义词:ethicist, preacher, censor, puritan, reformer

常见短语

moralistic tone — 指说话或写作时带有道德说教的语气,常常显得居高临下或评判他人。

“The article was criticized for its moralistic tone that alienated readers.”

(这篇文章因疏远读者的道德说教语气而受到批评。)