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sages

UK //ˈseɪdʒɪz//US //ˈseɪdʒɪz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'sapientes',意为‘智者’,后经古法语 'sage' 传入英语,复数形式为 'sages'。

noun

❶ 指智慧超群、经验丰富的智者或贤人,通常因其深刻的见解和判断力而受人尊敬。

“The ancient sages of China left behind many wise teachings.”

(中国古代的圣贤留下了许多智慧的教诲。)

“In many cultures, sages are consulted for important decisions.”

(在许多文化中,人们会向智者请教重要的决策。)

同义词:wise men, philosophers, scholars

常见短语

the seven sages — 指古希腊或古代其他文化中被公认的七位最著名的智者,常用于历史或哲学讨论中。

“The Seven Sages of Greece were renowned for their wisdom and sayings.”

(希腊七贤以其智慧和格言而闻名。)