intellectual
intellectual — 形容詞
1. relating to the mind's ability to think, reason, and understand complex subjects
智力的
與心智思考能力有關的
relating to the mind's ability to think, reason, and understand complex subjects, rather than involving physical actions or emotions
Chess is an intellectual game that demands careful planning and logical thinking.
西洋棋是一種需要仔細規劃和邏輯思考的智力遊戲。
intellectual + noun — common pattern for mental-activity nouns
Lien chose a career that offered intellectual challenges rather than physical labour.
Lien 選擇了一份充滿智力挑戰而非體力勞動的職業。
Reading philosophy was an intellectual exercise that stretched Omar's mind in new directions.
閱讀哲學對 Omar 來說是一種智力鍛鍊，拓展了他的思維方向。
Tendai valued intellectual honesty above all else in her academic research.
Tendai 在她的學術研究中最重視智力上的誠實。
For young learners, simple puzzles can be an excellent intellectual challenge.
對年輕學習者來說，簡單的拼圖就是極佳的智力挑戰。
- cognitive
more technical/formal; used in psychology and science contexts rather than everyday description
- mental
broader, covering memory and basic thinking; less emphasis on complexity and reasoning
- rational
focuses on logical decision-making rather than emotional influence; does not imply interest in ideas
- physical
relating to the body rather than the mind
- emotional
based on feelings rather than logic or reasoning
- instinctive
based on natural impulse rather than conscious thought
文法句型
intellectual + noun
be + intellectual
用法筆記
Common before nouns that describe mental activities or qualities (intellectual challenge, intellectual curiosity, intellectual growth). Often contrasted with physical, emotional, or instinctive in academic writing.
常見錯誤
2. enjoying serious thinking and the study of complex ideas; describing someone who
好學的
喜歡思考、閱讀和學習的
enjoying serious thinking and the study of complex ideas; describing someone who reads widely, debates thoughtfully, and values learning for its own sake
Vikram comes from an intellectual family where everyone enjoys reading and debate.
Vikram 出身於一個好學的家庭，家裡每個人都喜歡閱讀和辯論。
intellectual family — describing a person's environment or character
The local bookshop became a meeting place for intellectual people who loved discussing ideas.
當地的書店成了好學人士聚會討論想法的地方。
Élise was known as an intellectual student who always asked thoughtful questions in class.
Élise 是公認的好學學生，總是在課堂上提出深思熟慮的問題。
The conference attracted an intellectual crowd of professors, writers, and researchers from around the world.
這場會議吸引了許多好學的與會者，包括教授、作家和研究人員。
Reuben preferred intellectual conversation about science and history over casual small talk.
Reuben 為人好學，比起閒聊他更喜歡討論科學與歷史這類知性話題。
- uneducated
lacking formal learning or exposure to ideas
- anti-intellectual
hostile or indifferent to ideas and learning
- practical
focused on hands-on doing rather than abstract thinking
文法句型
intellectual + noun
be + intellectual
用法筆記
Typically used before nouns that describe people or groups (intellectual family, intellectual crowd, intellectual people). Can also describe a person directly: She is very intellectual.
常見錯誤
intellectual — 名詞
1. a person who is deeply interested in serious ideas and complex topics; someone w
知識分子
專注於思想、學術與文化的人
a person who is deeply interested in serious ideas and complex topics; someone whose work or life centres on reading, writing, and thoughtful discussion of cultural or academic subjects
Christopher worked as an intellectual, writing essays on philosophy and social justice.
Christopher 是一名知識分子，撰寫關於哲學和社會正義的論文。
The university invited several well-known intellectuals to speak at the conference.
那所大學邀請了幾位著名的知識分子在會議上演講。
countable noun: an intellectual / the intellectuals
As an intellectual, Ignacio spent most of his time reading and writing about politics.
身為一名知識分子，Ignacio 大部分時間都在閱讀和撰寫關於政治的文章。
Liang became an intellectual after years of studying literature and history at university.
Liang 在大學多年研讀文學與歷史後，成為了一名知識分子。
The city's intellectuals often gathered at the library to debate new policies.
該市的知識分子經常聚集在圖書館討論新的政策。
- philistine
a person who has no interest in or understanding of cultural or intellectual activities
文法句型
an intellectual
the intellectuals
用法筆記
Countable noun. Often appears in the plural (intellectuals) to refer to a social or professional group. The word carries a slightly formal register and is common in academic and political discussion.