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swami

UK //ˈswɑːmi//US //ˈswɑːmi//

词源

源自梵语'svāmin',意为'主人'或'掌控者',后演变为对精神导师的尊称。

noun

❶ 印度教中对精神导师或宗教领袖的尊称,通常指那些精通印度哲学和瑜伽修行的人。

“The swami gave a lecture on meditation techniques.”

(这位大师讲授了冥想技巧。)

“Many people seek guidance from the swami at the ashram.”

(许多人寻求修行所中大师的指导。)

❶ 在印度文化中,对精通某领域者的尊称,类似'大师'的泛用敬语。

“He was known as the swami of classical Indian music.”

(他被誉为印度古典音乐大师。)

“The chess swami could defeat ten opponents simultaneously.”

(这位国际象棋大师能同时击败十名对手。)

同义词:guru, master, teacher, sage, yogi

常见短语

Swami Vivekananda — 特指印度著名精神领袖辨喜,他将印度哲学传播到西方世界的重要人物。

“Swami Vivekananda's speech at the Parliament of Religions inspired many.”

(辨喜大师在世界宗教议会上的演讲激励了无数人。)

swami's blessing — 指获得精神导师的祝福,在印度文化中被视为吉祥和保护的象征。

“Before starting his journey, he sought the swami's blessing.”

(启程前,他寻求了大师的祝福。)