humanitarian
humanitarian — 形容詞
1. relating to efforts that aim to make people's lives better and reduce their suff
人道援助的
致力於減輕苦難、改善生活
relating to efforts that aim to make people's lives better and reduce their suffering — for example, sending food, medicine, or shelter to those affected by war, poverty, or natural disasters.
The Red Cross sent humanitarian aid to the flood victims in Myanmar.
紅十字會向緬甸的洪水災民運送了人道援助物資。
humanitarian aid — supplies sent to relieve suffering
Naoko has dedicated her life to humanitarian work in refugee camps across East Africa.
Naoko 將一生奉獻給東非難民營的人道援助工作。
humanitarian work — efforts to help people in need
Several humanitarian organisations are providing clean water and medicine to the area.
數個人道援助組織正在為該地區提供乾淨的飲用水和藥品。
The United Nations launched a humanitarian mission to help families displaced by the war.
聯合國發起了一項人道援助任務，幫助因戰爭流離失所的家庭。
Adina volunteers for a humanitarian group that builds schools in rural communities.
Adina 在一個於鄉村社區建造學校的人道援助團體擔任志工。
- charitable
focuses on giving money or goods to people in need; more specific to donations than organised aid work
- compassionate
describes a personal feeling of sympathy rather than organised relief efforts
- benevolent
more formal and general; suggests a desire to do good, not necessarily in crisis situations
- philanthropic
usually describes large-scale charitable giving by wealthy individuals or foundations
- inhumane
describes treatment that causes suffering rather than relieving it
文法句型
humanitarian + noun
用法筆記
This sense nearly always appears before a noun such as aid, work, organisation, mission, relief, or assistance. It is not used on its own as a predicate adjective (❌ 'The project is humanitarian').
常見錯誤
2. used for a large-scale event where many people suffer severely and urgently requ
人道災難的
造成大量苦難、急需救援的
used for a large-scale event where many people suffer severely and urgently require outside assistance — for instance, a humanitarian crisis triggered by war, disease, or extreme weather.
The earthquake created a humanitarian crisis that left thousands without shelter.
這場地震造成了一場人道災難，使數千人無家可歸。
humanitarian crisis — situation of widespread suffering
Zuri's team was among the first to arrive after the humanitarian disaster was declared.
Zuri 的團隊是在人道災難宣告後首批抵達的隊伍之一。
The report warned that the conflict was becoming a humanitarian catastrophe of vast proportions.
報告警告說，這場衝突正演變成一場大規模的人道災難。
Doctors Without Borders declared a humanitarian emergency after the disease outbreak spread.
無國界醫生組織在疫情擴散後宣布進入人道緊急狀態。
The prolonged drought caused a humanitarian disaster affecting millions of farming families.
長期的乾旱引發了一場人道災難，影響了數百萬農戶。
- catastrophic
focuses on the scale of destruction rather than the need for aid; can apply to any type of disaster
- devastating
emphasises the emotional and physical impact; broader in use
- disastrous
general term for anything that causes great harm; less specific to human suffering and aid response
文法句型
humanitarian + crisis/disaster/emergency
用法筆記
Used only before nouns that name a severe situation: crisis, disaster, emergency, catastrophe. The adjective does not describe the natural event itself but the human suffering it produces (❌ 'The storm was humanitarian' — instead say 'The storm caused a humanitarian crisis').
常見錯誤
humanitarian — 名詞
1. a person who actively works to improve the lives of others and reduce suffering
人道主義者
致力於人類福祉的行動者
a person who actively works to improve the lives of others and reduce suffering — often by organising or supporting aid projects, speaking out about injustice, or donating resources to those in need.
The late author was also a dedicated humanitarian who funded schools in poor regions.
這位已故作家也是一位全心投入的人道主義者，曾資助貧困地區蓋學校。
Élise has been recognised as a humanitarian for her work with abandoned children in Romania.
Élise 因在羅馬尼亞幫助棄兒的工作而被表彰為人道主義者。
recognised as a humanitarian — formal acknowledgement of aid work
The award honours young humanitarians who make a real difference in their communities.
該獎項表彰那些在社區中帶來實質改變的年輕人道主義者。
Aarav's mother, a nurse and humanitarian, spent twenty years running clinics in rural Nepal.
Aarav 的母親既是護理師也是人道主義者，在尼泊爾鄉村經營診所長達二十年。
Many humanitarians risk their own safety to deliver supplies in active conflict zones.
許多人道主義者冒著生命危險，在戰區運送物資。
- philanthropist
usually a wealthy person who donates money to good causes; may not be directly involved in aid work
- altruist
describes someone with a selfless concern for others; more philosophical and less action-oriented
- activist
focuses on campaigning for political or social change, not necessarily providing direct aid
- do-gooder
informal and often negative; suggests someone who interferes with good intentions but little understanding
- misanthrope
someone who dislikes or distrusts people
文法句型
a + humanitarian
the + humanitarian
用法筆記
Unlike the adjective form, the noun requires an article or determiner ('a humanitarian', 'the humanitarian', 'many humanitarians'). It can describe well-known public figures as well as local volunteers. Distinguish from philanthropist, which implies giving money rather than hands-on work.