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ACT 人文学科 - 宗教与信仰

在这里,你将学习一些与宗教和信仰相关的英语单词,如“世俗”、“仪式”、“神”等,这些将帮助你在ACT考试中取得好成绩。

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
Scripture
Scripture
[名词]

the sacred writings of the Christian faith, comprising the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, considered authoritative and divinely inspired by Christian

圣经, 圣典

圣经, 圣典

Ex: Christians turn to scripture for guidance on moral principles, spiritual wisdom, and understanding of God's teachings. 

基督徒转向圣经以寻求道德原则、灵性智慧和对上帝教导的理解的指导。

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deity
deity
[名词]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

神, 神明

神, 神明

Ex: The festival honored the deity of wisdom and learning. 

这个节日是为了纪念智慧和学习的神明

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altar
altar
[名词]

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

祭坛, 圣餐台

祭坛, 圣餐台

Ex: The couple knelt before the altar to exchange their vows. 

这对夫妇跪在祭坛前交换誓言。

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providence
providence
[名词]

the divine guidance, care, and intervention of a higher power

天意, 神的天意

天意, 神的天意

Ex: In times of uncertainty, individuals often turn to prayer, seeking the providence of a higher power to navigate challenges. 

在不确定的时期,个人常常转向祈祷,寻求更高力量的天意来应对挑战。

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rite
rite
[名词]

a formal or ceremonial act, procedure, or ritual, often associated with religious practices

仪式, 典礼

仪式, 典礼

Ex: The priestess performed the purification rite to cleanse the temple before the annual festival. 

女祭司在年度节日之前进行了净化仪式以清洁寺庙。

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mosque
mosque
[名词]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

清真寺, 穆斯林礼拜场所

清真寺, 穆斯林礼拜场所

Ex: She removed her shoes before entering the mosque as a sign of respect. 

她出于尊重,在进入清真寺之前脱掉了鞋子。

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clergy
clergy
[名词]

people who are officially chosen to lead religious services in a church or other religious institution

神职人员, 牧师

神职人员, 牧师

Ex: The clergy offered support to the community during the crisis. 

神职人员在危机期间向社区提供了支持。

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monk
monk
[名词]

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

和尚, 僧侣

和尚, 僧侣

Ex: As a monk, he took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience to live a life dedicated to God. 

作为一名僧侣,他宣誓贫困、贞洁和服从,过着奉献给上帝的生活。

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disciple
disciple
[名词]

a follower or student who adheres to the teachings and practices of a particular leader, teacher, or philosophy

门徒,  追随者

门徒, 追随者

Ex: The guru's disciples gathered each morning for meditation and spiritual guidance. 

大师的弟子们每天早晨聚集在一起进行冥想和精神指导。

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denomination
denomination
[名词]

a distinct branch or or subgroup within a larger religious tradition, characterized by specific beliefs, practices, and organizational structures

教派, 宗派

教派, 宗派

Ex: The Protestant denomination has several branches, including Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist. 

新教教派有几个分支,包括路德会、浸信会和卫理公会。

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hymn
hymn
[名词]

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

赞美诗, 圣歌

赞美诗, 圣歌

Ex: Everyone joined in to sing the traditional hymn together. 

所有人都加入一起唱传统的赞美诗

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gospel
gospel
[名词]

a set of teachings or principles of a religious group considered authoritative or generally accepted within that group

福音, 教义

福音, 教义

Ex: The book outlines the gospel of the sect. 

这本书概述了该教派的福音

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pilgrimage
pilgrimage
[名词]

a journey or religious expedition to a sacred place or shrine, typically undertaken for spiritual or religious reasons

朝圣, 宗教之旅

朝圣, 宗教之旅

Ex: Buddhists undertake pilgrimages to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, to pay homage to the spiritual leader. 

佛教徒前往佛陀诞生地蓝毗尼进行朝圣,以向精神领袖致敬。

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dogma
dogma
[名词]

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

教条, 信仰

教条, 信仰

Ex: She questioned the dogma of the organization, seeking evidence rather than blind acceptance. 

她对组织的教条提出了质疑,寻求证据而不是盲目接受。

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motto
motto
[名词]

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

座右铭, 格言

座右铭, 格言

Ex: His personal motto, "Carpe Diem," encourages him to seize the opportunities that life presents. 

他的个人座右铭“Carpe Diem”鼓励他抓住生活呈现的机会。

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credo
credo
[名词]

a formal statement of beliefs or principles, often religious or philosophical in nature

信条, 信仰宣言

信条, 信仰宣言

Ex: The scientist's credo emphasized the pursuit of knowledge through empirical observation and evidence-based inquiry. 

科学家的信条强调通过经验观察和基于证据的探究来追求知识。

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spiritualism
spiritualism
[名词]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

招魂术, 唯灵论

招魂术, 唯灵论

Ex: The book explores the principles of spiritualism and its history. 

这本书探讨了招魂术的原理及其历史。

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rationalism
rationalism
[名词]

the belief or principle that ideas and actions should be based on logic instead of religion or emotion

理性主义, 唯理论

理性主义, 唯理论

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idealism
idealism
[名词]

the belief in or pursuit of high principles, values, or ideals, often with a focus on the potential for perfection or improvement

理想主义

理想主义

Ex: Idealism can sometimes conflict with the harsh realities of life. 

理想主义有时会与生活的残酷现实发生冲突。

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determinism
determinism
[名词]

the theory or doctrine that all events and occurrences are completely determined by previously existing causes, therefore human beings cannot be punished or held accountable for their deeds

决定论, 宿命论

决定论, 宿命论

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fundamentalism

a strict commitment to the core beliefs and teachings of a religion, often accompanied by a literal interpretation of its sacred texts

原教旨主义, 基要主义

原教旨主义, 基要主义

Ex: Religious fundamentalism often advocates for a return to the original teachings and practices of the faith. 

宗教原教旨主义常常主张回归信仰的原始教义和实践。

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empiricism
empiricism
[名词]

(in philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is derived from sensory experience rather than theory or intuition

经验主义, 经验主义

经验主义, 经验主义

Ex: Empiricism emphasizes observation over speculation. 

经验主义强调观察而非推测。

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individualism

the conviction that prioritizes self-reliance and personal independence as virtues

个人主义, 個人主義

个人主义, 個人主義

Ex: Her approach to life was heavily influenced by the principles of individualism, prioritizing her own goals and aspirations. 

她对生活的态度深受个人主义原则的影响,优先考虑自己的目标和愿望。

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consumerism
consumerism
[名词]

the idea or belief that personal well-being and happiness depend on the purchase of material goods

消费主义,  物质主义

消费主义, 物质主义

Ex: Critics argue that rampant consumerism is contributing to environmental degradation and social inequality. 

批评者认为,猖獗的消费主义正在加剧环境退化和社会不平等。

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materialism
materialism
[名词]

the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

唯物主义, 唯物哲学

唯物主义, 唯物哲学

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dualism
dualism
[名词]

the belief that reality consists of two fundamental and opposing components, such as mind and body or good and evil

二元论, 二元论学说

二元论, 二元论学说

Ex: Substance dualism holds that the mind and body are composed of different fundamental substances, such as mental and physical substances. 

实体二元论认为心灵和身体由不同的基本实体组成,如精神和物质实体。

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egalitarian
egalitarian
[名词]

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

平等主义者, 平等的倡导者

平等主义者, 平等的倡导者

Ex: Her role as an egalitarian involved advocating for gender equality in the workplace. 

她作为平等主义者的角色涉及倡导工作场所的性别平等。

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utilitarian
utilitarian
[名词]

someone who supports the theory that actions are morally right if they maximize happiness or pleasure and morally wrong if they cause unhappiness or pain, regardless of other outcomes

功利主义者

功利主义者

Ex: As a utilitarian, she believes that ethical decisions should maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering. 

作为一个功利主义者,她认为道德决策应该最大化整体幸福并最小化痛苦。

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pacifist
pacifist
[名词]

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

和平主义者

和平主义者

Ex: He is a lifelong pacifist, firmly against any kind of violence. 

他是一个终身的和平主义者,坚决反对任何形式的暴力。

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zealot
zealot
[名词]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

狂热分子, 狂热者

狂热分子, 狂热者

Ex: Political zealots flooded the streets, demanding radical change. 

政治狂热分子涌上街头,要求激进变革。

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radical
radical
[名词]

a person who holds extreme or unconventional ideas or opinions

激进分子, 极端分子

激进分子, 极端分子

Ex: Radicals often challenge established institutions. 

激进分子经常挑战已建立的制度。

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abolitionist
abolitionist
[名词]

a person who advocates for the complete elimination of something

废除主义者, 废除的支持者

废除主义者, 废除的支持者

Ex: Many abolitionists risked their lives and faced persecution for their beliefs in the pursuit of justice and equality. 

许多废奴主义者为了追求正义和平等,冒着生命危险并因信仰而面临迫害。

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extremist
extremist
[形容词]

holding or promoting extreme opinions in politics, religion, etc.

极端主义的

极端主义的

Ex: He was known for his extremist views on immigration, calling for the expulsion of all migrants. 

他因对移民问题的极端观点而闻名,呼吁驱逐所有移民。

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martyr
martyr
[名词]

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

殉道者, 烈士

殉道者, 烈士

Ex: Her courage made her a martyr in the struggle for civil rights. 

她的勇气使她在民权斗争中成为了一名烈士

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benediction
benediction
[名词]

a prayer asking for divine blessing, protection, or guidance

祝福, 祝福的祷告

祝福, 祝福的祷告

Ex: The benediction marked the close of the wedding vows. 

祝福祈祷标志着婚礼誓言的结束。

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to minister
to minister
[动词]

to fulfill a role in religious service or guidance, providing support and leadership within a community

服务, 传道

服务, 传道

Ex: The clergyman had dedicated his life to ministering to the spiritual needs of the congregation. 

牧师一生致力于满足会众的精神需求。

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to baptize
to baptize
[动词]

to initiate into a religious faith by immersing in or sprinkling with water

施洗, 浸入水中

施洗, 浸入水中

Ex: As a symbol of spiritual cleansing, individuals choose to be baptized in the river. 

作为精神净化的象征,个人选择在河里受洗

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to espouse
to espouse
[动词]

to take up, follow, or support a cause, belief, ideology, etc.

拥护, 采纳

拥护, 采纳

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to consecrate

to make something sacred through religious rituals

神圣化, 奉献

神圣化, 奉献

Ex: During the ritual, the sacred objects were consecrated to symbolize their spiritual significance. 

在仪式期间,神圣的物品被祝圣以象征其精神意义。

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sacred
sacred
[形容词]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

神圣的, 圣洁的

神圣的, 圣洁的

Ex: The sacred rituals performed during the ceremony were deeply meaningful. 

仪式期间进行的神圣仪式意义深远。

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secular
secular
[形容词]

not concerned or connected with religion

世俗的, 非宗教的

世俗的, 非宗教的

Ex: The country's legal system is based on secular principles, separate from religious doctrine. 

该国的法律体系基于世俗原则,与宗教教义分开。

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pagan
pagan
[名词]

a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions

异教徒, 多神教徒

异教徒, 多神教徒

Ex: She identified as pagan, celebrating the cycles of nature and the changing seasons. 

她自认为是异教徒,庆祝自然的循环和季节的变化。

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