mystic
mystic — 名詞
1. a person who seeks a direct, personal experience of God or ultimate reality thro
神祕主義者
透過祈禱或冥想尋求與神合一的修行者
a person who seeks a direct, personal experience of God or ultimate reality through deep prayer, meditation, or contemplation, rather than through formal religious teachings alone
The medieval mystic spent thirty years living alone in a small stone hut.
那位中世紀神祕主義者獨自在一間小石屋裡住了三十年。
noun phrase: medieval mystic
Mateo described his journey as a mystic searching for truth beyond everyday life.
Mateo 將自己的歷程描述為一位超越日常生活、尋找真理的神祕主義者。
Nadia read the writings of Christian mystics from the sixteenth century.
Nadia 閱讀了十六世紀基督教神祕主義者的著作。
The library kept old poems written by Sufi mystics from Iran and Turkey.
圖書館收藏了伊朗和土耳其蘇菲派神祕詩人的古老詩作。
Saira met a mystic who taught her how to meditate in complete silence.
Saira 遇見一位教她如何在完全的寂靜中冥想的神祕主義者。
- seeker
broader term for anyone searching for spiritual truth, not necessarily through direct divine experience
- contemplative
focuses on the method (prayer/meditation) rather than the goal of divine union
- visionary
emphasizes seeing visions or receiving revelations; can be used for non-religious insights too
文法句型
modifier + mystic
mystic + relative clause
用法筆記
Frequently appears with a religious tradition as a modifier: 'Christian mystic', 'Sufi mystic', 'Hindu mystic'. The defining characteristic is a direct, personal encounter with the divine — not just belief or study.
常見錯誤
mystic — 形容詞
1. relating to secret or hidden magical forces, especially those of a dark, mysteri
祕術的
與祕密魔法或超自然力量有關的
relating to secret or hidden magical forces, especially those of a dark, mysterious, or supernatural kind that are not understood by ordinary people
The old woman was known for her mystic powers and strange midnight rituals.
那位老婦人以她的祕術力量和深夜怪異儀式聞名。
collocation: mystic powers
Tariq found a book of mystic symbols inside an ancient wooden chest.
Tariq 在一個古老木箱裡發現了一本充滿祕術符號的書。
collocation: mystic symbols
The villagers believed the forest had mystic qualities that could heal the sick.
村民們相信那片森林擁有能治癒病患的祕術力量。
Élise read stories about mystic ceremonies held in underground temples.
Élise 閱讀了關於地下神廟中舉行祕術儀式的故事。
A mystic fog covered the valley, making everything look strange and unreal.
一片神祕的霧靄籠罩了山谷，讓一切看起來既怪異又不真實。
- occult
more formal and often implies forbidden or hidden knowledge; stronger connection to secret rites
- magical
more direct about supernatural power; less formal and less likely to carry a dark tone
- mysterious
much broader; simply means hard to understand or explain, without the magic component
- ordinary
lacking any supernatural or magical quality
文法句型
mystic + noun (power, symbol, ceremony)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (SPIRITUAL MEANING): this sense involves SECRET or SUPERNATURAL forces — powers, symbols, rituals — whereas sense 2 involves divine connection and spiritual insight. This sense can carry a slightly dark or eerie tone.
常見錯誤
2. based on the conviction that a deeper spiritual reality lies behind everyday lif
靈修的
與生命隱含的靈性意義或與神合一有關的
based on the conviction that a deeper spiritual reality lies behind everyday life, and that a person can achieve direct union with God through personal contemplation
She had a mystic experience during her meditation retreat in the mountains.
她在山中的冥想靜修期間有過一次靈修的體驗。
collocation: mystic experience
The poet wrote about the mystic unity of all living creatures on Earth.
那位詩人寫下了地球上所有生物之間靈修合一的主題。
Jude felt a deep mystic connection with nature while walking in the forest.
Jude 在森林中散步時感受到與大自然的深刻靈修連結。
Many religious traditions include a mystic path that goes beyond ordinary worship.
許多宗教傳統都包含一條超越一般崇拜的靈修之路。
Asher described his time in the monastery as a mystic search for inner peace.
Asher 將他在修道院的時光描述為一場尋求內心平靜的靈修之旅。
- mystical
the more common adjective form; can almost always replace 'mystic' in this sense, and sometimes adds a tone of wonder
- spiritual
broader — covers any connection to the soul or inner life, not just direct divine contact
- transcendental
more formal and philosophical; emphasizes going beyond ordinary human experience
文法句型
mystic + noun (experience, vision, union)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (MAGIC POWERS): this sense involves DIVINE or SPIRITUAL connection — experience, union, vision — rather than secret or supernatural forces. The noun modified is typically related to religious or meditative practice, not to magic.