Word · Frequency #14668
esoteric
深奥的；只有内行才能理解的
esoteric
- 1.
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
旨在或可能被少数有专业知识、兴趣或开明内行的人理解的。
- 2.
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
涉及高度理论化且缺乏明显实际应用的概念,常带有神秘或宗教色彩。
- 3.
Confidential; private.
机密的；私密的。
旨在或可能被少数有专业知识、兴趣或开明内行的人理解的。；涉及高度理论化且缺乏明显实际应用的概念,常带有神秘或宗教色彩。；机密的；私密的。；秘教的；奥秘的
In use
The professor's lecture on ancient symbols was so esoteric that only a few students could follow it.
He enjoys discussing esoteric topics like medieval alchemy with his friends.
This book is too esoteric for beginners; start with a simpler introduction.
esoteric + noun
esoteric 作定语时放在名词前，表示“深奥的、秘传的”。
She gave a talk on esoteric religious rituals.
她做了一场关于秘传宗教仪式的讲座。
be + esoteric
esoteric 也可作表语，主语常为 discussion、topic 等抽象名词。
The discussion was esoteric, so only a few experts could follow it.
这场讨论很深奥，只有少数专家能听懂。
too + esoteric + for + noun
用 for 引出觉得深奥的人；也可换成 so ... that 表达结果。
Connections
Collocations
- esoteric knowledge
- 深奥的知识，只有少数人掌握的知识
- The professor shared esoteric knowledge with her graduate students.教授与她的研究生分享了深奥的知识。
- esoteric subject
- 冷门学科，深奥的学科
- Medieval alchemy is an esoteric subject that few people study.中世纪炼金术是一门很少有人研究的冷门学科。
- esoteric terminology
- 晦涩的术语，只有内行才懂的术语
- The manual is full of esoteric terminology that beginners will not understand.这本手册满是初学者看不懂的晦涩术语。
- esoteric ritual
- 秘传仪式，秘密仪式
- Only initiates were allowed to attend the esoteric ritual.只有入会者才被允许参加这一秘传仪式。
Synonyms
- obscure
- 费解的；晦涩的 · obscure 含义较广，还指不著名、不清楚；esoteric 强调只有内行才懂，不必然晦涩。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把 eso 联想成 inner（内），只有内圈人（inner circle）才懂的深奥知识，就是 esoteric。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术写作、哲学或宗教文献、专业领域讨论 esoteric 表示“深奥难懂的、只有少数内行才能理解的”，多用于正式或学术语境，比较常见于哲学、宗教或专业领域的书面讨论，日常口语中较少使用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 esoteric 同韵的词有 generic /dʒəˈnerɪk/、numeric /njuːˈmerɪk/、atmospheric /ˌætməsˈferɪk/、hysteric /hɪˈsterɪk/，它们都含重读的 -er- 并读 /...erɪk/。注意不要按形误读：mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ 虽以 -stic 结尾但不押韵；scenic /ˈsiːnɪk/ 拼写相似但读音不同。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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