nonviolence

nonviolence — 名詞

1. the belief or moral position that using physical force is wrong, especially when

1.名詞B2
釋義

非暴力

反對使用武力或暴力的信念

the belief or moral position that using physical force is wrong, especially when working for political or social change — for example, refusing to fight back when attacked, or choosing peaceful protest over armed rebellion.

例句

The leader's commitment to nonviolence inspired millions of people across the country.

這位領導人對非暴力的堅持，感動了全國數百萬人。

commitment to nonviolence + inspired [group]

Many religious traditions teach nonviolence as a core principle of daily life.

許多宗教傳統將非暴力視為日常生活的核心原則。

teach nonviolence as a principle

同義詞
  • peacefulness

    focuses on a calm, quiet character rather than a political principle

  • pacifism

    stronger — the belief that all violence is morally wrong, even in self-defence

反義詞

文法句型

nonviolence + as a principle / way of life

用法筆記

Common in discussions of political or religious movements. Often paired with words like 'principle,' 'commitment,' 'belief in,' and 'practice of.'

常見錯誤

❌We used nonviolence to fight back physically.
✅We used nonviolence to resist without physical force.
💡Nonviolence means NOT using force, not using a different kind of force.

2. the active use of peaceful methods such as marches, refusal to obey certain laws

2.名詞B2
釋義

和平抗爭

以遊行、拒絕合作等方式施壓

the active use of peaceful methods such as marches, refusal to obey certain laws, or hunger strikes to pressure a government or authority into making change without using weapons or physical attacks.

例句

Thousands of citizens used nonviolence to demand fair treatment during the new law protests.

數千名市民以和平抗爭的方式，要求政府在新法抗議中公平對待他們。

used nonviolence to demand [change]

Through nonviolence, Minh's group organised a peaceful march that drew attention to workers' conditions.

Minh 的團體透過和平抗爭，組織了一場引起關注的遊行，為勞工爭取權益。

Through nonviolence, [someone] organised [action]

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

through nonviolence

use nonviolence to + verb

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes specific actions (protests, boycotts, marches), not just a general belief. Frequently used with verbs of action like 'use,' 'employ,' 'practise,' and 'organise.'

常見錯誤

❌Nonviolence means you do nothing.
✅Nonviolence means you take action, but without hurting others.
💡People often confuse nonviolence with passivity; it is an active form of resistance.