free-thinking
free-thinking — 形容詞
1. Forming ideas for yourself instead of simply accepting religious or social rules
思想獨立的
不盲從宗教或社會權威
Forming ideas for yourself instead of simply accepting religious or social rules from authority.
Christopher stayed free-thinking even at a school with strict chapel rules.
即使在有嚴格禮拜規定的學校，Christopher 依然保持思想獨立。
remain free-thinking despite + rule / tradition
The editor wanted free-thinking writers who would question official statements.
那位編輯想找會質疑官方說法的思想獨立作家。
free-thinking + writers / students / listeners
A free-thinking aunt encouraged Nia to read science and religion together.
一位思想獨立的阿姨鼓勵 Nia 同時閱讀科學和宗教方面的書。
The podcast attracts free-thinking listeners from many different faith backgrounds.
這個 podcast 吸引來自不同信仰背景、思想獨立的聽眾。
- independent-minded
close in meaning, but broader and not especially tied to religion or tradition
- open-minded
focuses on willingness to hear ideas, not necessarily rejecting authority
- nonconformist
stresses not following social habits or expected behaviour
- liberal
often points to political or social views rather than personal reasoning style
- dogmatic
insists that one set of beliefs must be accepted without question
- conformist
follows accepted ways of thinking or behaving
- orthodox
stays closely within established religious or social teaching
文法句型
a free-thinking + student / writer / group
remain free-thinking despite + rule / tradition
用法筆記
Usually describes people, writing, or discussion that resists accepted religious or social authority. It often sounds approving, though critics may use it to suggest disrespect for tradition.
常見錯誤
free-thinking — 名詞
1. A way of thinking that questions accepted religious or social teaching and prefe
自由思想
不盲從權威的思想方式
A way of thinking that questions accepted religious or social teaching and prefers personal judgment.
The club's free-thinking upset the minister during the public debate.
那個社團的自由思想在公開辯論中惹惱了那位牧師。
free-thinking as a singular noun
Her essays show the free-thinking of a student who tests every rule.
她的文章展現出一名凡事求證的學生所具有的自由思想。
In that village, free-thinking was rare before the new school opened.
在那個村子裡，新學校成立前，自由思想很少見。
The newspaper praised the free-thinking behind the town's student science fair.
那份報紙稱讚了鎮上學生科學展背後的自由思想。
- freethought
more established label for the movement or doctrine itself
- independent thought
broader phrase that can apply outside religion or social tradition
- nonconformity
often emphasises behaviour or social habits more than beliefs
文法句型
free-thinking in + religion / politics
a spirit of free-thinking
用法筆記
Often used in historical, religious, or political discussion rather than for ordinary everyday decisions. It usually refers to a general outlook, not to one clever idea.