pacifism
pacifism — 名詞
1. the belief that fighting in wars is never acceptable, and that all conflicts sho
和平主義
反對戰爭與暴力，主張和平解決衝突的信念
the belief that fighting in wars is never acceptable, and that all conflicts should be resolved without violence
Emeka's pacifism led him to refuse military service when his country went to war.
Emeka 因其和平主義而在國家開戰時拒絕服兵役。
pacifism as reason for refusing military service
Ingrid's pacifism drove her to join a peace group that campaigned against the war.
Ingrid 的和平主義促使她加入了一個反對戰爭的和平組織。
pacifism drove [person] to join [group]
Jun explained that his pacifism did not mean he was afraid — it meant he valued life.
Jun 解釋說，他的和平主義並不意味著他害怕——而是意味著他珍視生命。
that-clause contrast: did not mean X — it meant Y
Fatima's grandfather held onto his pacifism even after his village was attacked.
Fatima 的祖父即使在自己的村莊遭受攻擊後，仍堅守他的和平主義。
hold onto + pacifism (collocation)
The organisation promoted pacifism by teaching young people to settle arguments without force.
該組織透過教導年輕人不用武力解決爭端來推廣和平主義。
- hold to one's pacifism
- commitment to pacifism
- rooted in pacifism
- nonviolence
broader term; can refer to a tactic or strategy rather than a principled belief
- anti-war stance
narrower; opposes war specifically but may accept other forms of force
- peace advocacy
more active; focused on promoting peace through campaigns and action
- militarism
the belief that a nation should build up and use military force
用法筆記
Typically uncountable. Distinguish from 'pacifist' (the person who holds this belief) and 'pacify' (to make someone calm).
常見錯誤
同根字
- pacifist名詞B2
- pacifist形容詞C1
- pacify動詞C1
- pacification名詞C1