pacifist
/ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpæs.ə.fɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpa-sə-fist/ (ame, mw) · /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ (ame, ipa)
pacifist — 名詞
- pacifistsingular
- pacifistsplural
1. a person who thinks people should not use war or violence to settle disagreement
和平主義者
主張不用戰爭或暴力解決爭端的人
a person who thinks people should not use war or violence to settle disagreements.
Lakshmi has called herself a pacifist since her brother returned from war.
Lakshmi 的哥哥從戰場返家後，她就一直稱自己是和平主義者。
call yourself a pacifist
The young pacifist joined a candle march outside city hall.
那位年輕的和平主義者在市政廳外參加了燭光遊行。
Ilan remained a pacifist even after months of angry political debate.
即使經過幾個月激烈的政治辯論，Ilan 仍是個和平主義者。
During the interview, Maeve explained why a pacifist can still support aid workers.
面試時，Maeve 解釋了為什麼和平主義者仍會支持救援人員。
- peace activist
stresses public action such as marches or campaigns, not only the belief itself
- conscientious objector
more specific term for someone who refuses military service on moral or religious grounds
- dove
used mainly in political discussion for someone who prefers negotiation over force
- militarist
supports strong military action and sees force as necessary
- hawk
political term for someone who favors a tougher or more warlike policy
文法句型
be a pacifist
call yourself a pacifist
用法筆記
Often refers to a person whose view comes from moral, political, or religious principle. Distinguish it from 'conscientious objector', which usually names a formal legal or military status.
pacifist — 形容詞
- pacifistpositive
- more pacifistcomparative
- most pacifistsuperlative
1. guided by the view that conflict should be settled without war or violent force.
和平主義的
主張衝突不靠戰爭或武力解決的
guided by the view that conflict should be settled without war or violent force.
Shirin wrote a pacifist statement after the clash outside campus.
校園外發生衝突後，Shirin 寫了一份和平主義的聲明。
pacifist statement after public conflict
The church kept a pacifist position during the border crisis.
邊境危機期間，那間教會維持和平主義的立場。
Tuan argued for a pacifist response when the protest turned tense.
抗議現場變得緊張時，Tuan 主張採取和平主義的回應。
Journalists described the group's pacifist message as brave but unpopular.
記者形容那個團體傳達的和平主義訊息既勇敢又不受歡迎。
- anti-war
focuses directly on opposition to war, often in political argument
- peace-loving
broader and more personal, often about character rather than policy
- non-violent
centers on refusing violent action in practice, even outside war
- warlike
showing readiness or desire to fight
- militarist
supporting military force as a preferred policy
文法句型
pacifist movement/belief/position
take a pacifist line
用法筆記
Usually modifies beliefs, groups, statements, or policies rather than ordinary physical things. Distinguish it from 'peaceful', the everyday word for a calm place, mood, or period with no fighting.