heretically

IPA/həˈret.ɪ.kəl.i/
IPA/həˈret̬.ɪ.kəl.i/

heretically — 副詞

1. by expressing a view that most people in a society or professional group strongl

1.副詞C1
釋義

反主流地

違背主流或官方意見

by expressing a view that most people in a society or professional group strongly disagree with or find disturbing

例句

The economist argued heretically that raising taxes on the wealthy would boost overall growth.

這位經濟學家反主流地主張,對富人加稅反而會刺激整體經濟成長。

heretically + verb of opinion + that-clause

When the young filmmaker spoke heretically about the celebrated director's work, the audience gasped.

當那位年輕電影人反主流地評論這位備受推崇的導演時,全場觀眾驚訝不已。

verb + heretically + about [topic]

常見搭配
  • argue heretically
  • suggest heretically
  • claim heretically
  • speak heretically about
同義詞
  • dissidently

    stronger emphasis on political or authority-based disagreement; often implies active resistance

  • iconoclastically

    suggests attacking or challenging cherished institutions or traditions, not just disagreeing

反義詞
  • orthodoxly

    in a way that follows accepted beliefs or standards without question

文法句型

heretically + verb

verb + heretically

heretically + [opinion verb] + that-clause

用法筆記

Common with verbs of expressing an opinion, such as 'argue', 'suggest', 'claim', or 'speak'. The adverb signals that the opinion itself is at odds with what most people believe.

常見錯誤

He heretically went to the store.
He heretically argued that the company's strategy was flawed.
'Heretically' describes the way an opinion is held or expressed, not a physical action.

2. by holding or voicing a personal belief that contradicts a church's official tea

2.副詞C1
釋義

異端地

違背宗教教義的方式

by holding or voicing a personal belief that contradicts a church's official teaching or sacred text

例句

Salma was accused of thinking heretically when she questioned the church's position on forgiveness.

Salma 因質疑教會對寬恕的立場,被指控持有異端思想。

passive: accused of + [verb] + heretically

During the inquisition, anyone who spoke heretically about the soul could face severe punishment.

在宗教法庭時期,任何人若異端地談論靈魂,都可能遭受嚴厲懲罰。

常見搭配
  • think heretically
  • speak heretically
  • write heretically
  • teach heretically
同義詞
  • blasphemously

    stronger and more offensive — implies showing contempt for God or sacred things, not just holding a different opinion

反義詞
  • piously

    in a devoutly religious way that follows doctrine faithfully

文法句型

verb + heretically

heretically + verb of belief

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is restricted to religious contexts. The subject is typically a believer, theologian, or clergy member, and the opinion concerns doctrine or sacred texts.

常見錯誤

She dressed heretically for the party.
She argued heretically that the church should allow women to lead services.
This sense is about religious beliefs, not about style or behaviour.

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