altruist

/ˈæl.tru.ɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈæl.tru.ɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈal-trü-ist/ (ame, mw)

altruist — noun

  • altruistsingular
  • altruistsplural

1. someone who helps other people without expecting anything in return, simply beca

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who helps other people without expecting anything in return, simply because they want others to do well

例句

Amara gave half her monthly salary to the food bank without telling anyone.

pattern: an altruist gives without seeking recognition or credit

Dimitris spent every Saturday building homes for families he had never met.

同義詞
  • philanthropist

    focuses on donating money to causes; an altruist may give time, effort, or more personal sacrifices

  • humanitarian

    typically works on large-scale relief of suffering; an altruist can act on a smaller, individual level

  • do-gooder

    informal and sometimes used sarcastically; 'altruist' is neutral and respectful

反義詞
  • egoist

    someone who cares only about their own interests

  • selfish person

    the direct opposite — puts their own needs before everyone else's

用法筆記

Often implies more than ordinary kindness — an altruist makes real personal sacrifices (time, money, safety) for the benefit of others, not just casual helpfulness.

常見錯誤

❌He is an altruist because he lent me five dollars.
✅He is generous, but one small gesture does not make someone an altruist.
💡being an altruist means consistently putting others first, often at real personal cost.