sceptic

IPA/ˈskeptɪk/
KK[skˈɛptɪk]IPA/ˈskeptɪk/

sceptic — 名詞

  • scepticsingular
  • scepticsplural

1. a person who questions claims, ideas, or beliefs that are widely accepted, prefe

1.名詞B2
釋義

懷疑論者

對主流觀點、說法持懷疑態度的人

a person who questions claims, ideas, or beliefs that are widely accepted, preferring to see convincing evidence before being persuaded

例句

Amelia remained a sceptic about the health claims until she saw the lab results.

Amelia 對這些健康宣稱始終抱持懷疑態度，直到看到實驗數據才改變想法。

sceptic + about + noun phrase

Despite the hype, many sceptics questioned whether the new device actually helped students learn.

儘管引發許多討論，不少懷疑論者仍質疑這款新設備是否真的能幫助學生學習。

常見搭配
  • healthy sceptic
  • avowed sceptic
  • sceptic about
  • sceptic at heart
  • lifelong sceptic
同義詞
  • doubter

    a more neutral, less formal word; often appears in religious contexts ('doubting Thomas')

  • cynic

    stronger and more negative; a cynic assumes people act out of selfish motives, whereas a sceptic simply wants proof

  • agnostic

    narrower scope; specifically describes someone who believes the existence of God cannot be known

反義詞
  • believer

    someone who accepts claims or ideas without requiring proof

  • optimist

    someone who tends to expect the best possible outcome, often without questioning

文法句型

sceptic + about + noun phrase

用法筆記

This British English spelling uses 'c' (sceptic, sceptical, scepticism). The American English equivalent uses 'k' (skeptic, skeptical, skepticism). Both spellings are standard in their respective varieties.

常見錯誤

He never believes anyone — he's such a sceptic.
He never believes anyone
he's such a cynic.' — A sceptic questions claims and asks for evidence; a cynic assumes people are motivated by selfishness.

同根字

  • sceptical
    形容詞B2
  • sceptically
    副詞C1
  • scepticism
    名詞B2

常見搭配

常用片語

  • healthy sceptic
  • sceptic at heart
  • avowed sceptic

介系詞搭配