hedonism

IPA/ˈhedənɪzəm/
KK[hˈidənˌɪzəm]IPA/ˈhedənɪzəm/

hedonism — 名詞

1. a philosophy and way of living that treats enjoyment as life's most important go

1.名詞C1
釋義

享樂主義

以追求快樂為人生最高目標

a philosophy and way of living that treats enjoyment as life's most important goal and encourages people to seek satisfying experiences

例句

Stefan's weekend plans were shaped entirely by hedonism, focusing only on good food and friends.

Stefan的週末計劃完全受享樂主義影響，只注重美食和朋友的陪伴。

Ancient Greek hedonism taught that a happy life comes from seeking pleasure.

古希臘享樂主義認為，快樂的人生來自追求愉悅。

uncountable noun used as a philosophical concept

常見搭配
  • shallow hedonism
  • pure hedonism
  • philosophy of hedonism
  • embrace hedonism
  • reject hedonism
  • a life of hedonism
同義詞
  • pleasure-seeking

    less formal and describes behaviour rather than a belief system

  • epicureanism

    a related philosophy that values moderate, refined pleasures over excess

  • self-indulgence

    more negative in tone, focusing on gratifying one's own desires without restraint

  • indulgence

    refers to the act of allowing oneself pleasure, without the full philosophical framework

反義詞
  • asceticism

    a lifestyle of self-denial and discipline, rejecting material pleasures

  • self-denial

    the practice of refusing oneself pleasures, often for moral or spiritual reasons

  • stoicism

    a philosophy emphasizing virtue and self-control over the pursuit of pleasure

文法句型

adjective + hedonism

hedonism as subject or object

用法筆記

Typically used in philosophical, academic, or critical contexts rather than as a self-description. The word often carries a negative judgment in everyday use, suggesting excessive self-indulgence rather than a considered ethical position.

常見錯誤

He is a hedonism.
He is a hedonist.
Hedonism is an uncountable abstract noun; the person who follows it is a hedonist.
Many hedonisms exist in modern culture.
Many forms of hedonism exist in modern culture.
Hedonism is uncountable and cannot be pluralised.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • philosophy of hedonism
  • life of hedonism
  • form of hedonism