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mystic

UK //ˈmɪstɪk//US //ˈmɪstɪk//

词源

源自拉丁语 'mysticus',来自希腊语 'mystikos'(与秘密仪式有关的),最终源于 'mystes'(入会者)。

noun

❶ 指追求与神灵或超自然力量直接沟通的人,通常通过冥想、祈祷等方式获得神秘体验。

“The old man was known as a mystic who could see the future.”

(这位老人以能预见未来的神秘主义者闻名。)

“She lived as a mystic, spending hours in deep meditation.”

(她过着神秘主义者的生活,长时间进行深度冥想。)

同义词:seer, visionary, prophet

adjective

❶ 形容与神秘主义或超自然体验相关的事物,带有难以解释的灵性或玄妙感。

“The cave had a mystic atmosphere that made people feel peaceful.”

(这个洞穴有种神秘氛围,让人感到平静。)

“They performed a mystic ritual under the full moon.”

(他们在满月下举行了神秘仪式。)

同义词:mystical, spiritual, esoteric

常见短语

mystic experience — 指个人与超自然或神灵的直接接触体验,通常难以用常理解释。

“She described her mystic experience as seeing a bright light and hearing voices.”

(她将神秘体验描述为看见强光并听到声音。)

mystic tradition — 某种宗教或文化中传承下来的神秘主义实践体系,如冥想、咒语等。

“Yoga is part of the mystic tradition of India.”

(瑜伽是印度神秘传统的一部分。)