hedonist

/ˈhedənɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhedənɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhē-də-nist/ (ame, mw)

hedonist — 名詞

  • hedonistsingular
  • hedonistsplural

1. a person who makes having enjoyable experiences and satisfying their own desires

1.名詞B2
釋義

享樂主義者

以追求快樂為人生首要目標的人

a person who makes having enjoyable experiences and satisfying their own desires the main goal of their life, often without concern for other people or their own long-term wellbeing

例句

After college, Hugo became a hedonist who spent all his money on food and parties.

大學畢業後，Hugo 成了一個享樂主義者，把所有錢都花在美食和派對上。

hedonist who spends on pleasures

The club was full of young hedonists dancing and drinking until sunrise.

那間俱樂部裡擠滿了跳舞喝酒直到天亮的年輕享樂主義者。

同義詞
  • pleasure-seeker

    more general and less philosophical; anyone who actively looks for fun rather than making it a belief system

  • epicure

    specifically someone who enjoys fine food and drink; narrower and more refined, less about general pleasure-seeking

  • sybarite

    literary term for someone devoted to luxury and sensual pleasure; rarer and more formal

  • sensualist

    focuses on physical, bodily pleasures rather than all forms of enjoyment

反義詞
  • ascetic

    someone who lives without pleasures or luxuries, often for religious or spiritual reasons

文法句型

hedonist + verb

用法筆記

Often carries a negative or critical tone, suggesting the person is selfish or lacks self-control. Can also be used neutrally in philosophical discussions about ethics and the pursuit of happiness.

常見錯誤

❌She's such a hedonist — she loves trying new restaurants.' (when the speaker means this as a light compliment)
✅She's a hedonist who always prioritises fine dining over saving money.
💡Hedonist usually implies someone makes pleasure the central guiding principle, not just someone who enjoys things occasionally.
❌As a hedonist, he only eats organic vegetables.' (confusing hedonist with health-conscious)
✅As a hedonist, he spent his entire paycheck on a weekend at a luxury resort.
💡Hedonism is about pleasure-seeking, not about healthy or ethical choices.