Word · Frequency #28110
Calvinist
加尔文教徒
an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin
- 1.
A follower of Calvinism.
加尔文主义的追随者
加尔文主义的追随者
In use
My cousin is a Calvinist and she often talks about God's sovereignty at dinner.
The old church in our town was built by early Calvinists who valued simple worship.
As a Calvinist, he sees every success in life as a result of divine grace.
be a Calvinist
作名词，表示“加尔文教徒”，为可数名词，此处作表语。
She is a Calvinist.
她是一名加尔文教徒。
Calvinist + noun
作形容词，通常置于名词前，意为“加尔文派的”。
They study Calvinist theology.
他们研究加尔文派神学。
Common mistakes
He is a Calvinism.He is a Calvinist.
Calvinism 指加尔文主义教义，是抽象名词；要说某人是信徒，应用可数名词 Calvinist，不能把学说名称直接用作表语。
She follows Calvin theology.She follows Calvinist theology.
Calvin 是神学家 John Calvin 的姓氏，是专有名词，不能直接作定语修饰 theology；表示“加尔文派的”应用形容词 Calvinist（或 Calvinistic）。
Connections
Collocations
- Calvinist theology
- 加尔文神学
- Calvinist theology places strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God.加尔文神学非常强调上帝的主权。
- a devout Calvinist
- 虔诚的加尔文教徒
- Her grandfather was a devout Calvinist who attended church every Sunday.她的祖父是一位虔诚的加尔文教徒，每个星期天都去做礼拜。
- Calvinist doctrine
- 加尔文教义
- The pastor explained the Calvinist doctrine of predestination.牧师解释了加尔文教义中的预定论。
- strict Calvinist
- 严格的加尔文教徒
- As a strict Calvinist, he believed salvation was entirely by God's grace.作为严格的加尔文教徒，他相信得救完全靠上帝的恩典。
- Calvinist tradition
- 加尔文传统
- The college was founded in the Calvinist tradition.这所学院是按照加尔文传统创办的。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
Calvin（加尔文）+ ist（表人）→ 加尔文教徒。想象一个信徒正在跟随加尔文的教导。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：religious studies、historical writing、theological discussion 作为名词，Calvinist 通常用于宗教、历史或神学讨论中，语气中性，没有明显的口语或俚语色彩。日常生活中也能使用，但多出现在较正式或知识性的话题里。
Grammar Note
名词复数形式为 calvinists。
Pronunciation & Spelling
No listed word rhymes perfectly with 'calvinist' /ˈkælvɪnɪst/: a perfect rhyme requires the stressed vowel and everything after it to match, but 'alpinist' has /ˈælpɪnɪst/, 'feminist' has /ˈfɛmənɪst/, and 'humanist' has /ˈhjuːmənɪst/. 'cabinet' /ˈkæbɪnət/ and 'galvanize' /ˈɡælvənaɪz/ are spelling lookalikes that sound clearly different.
Learn the forms together
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