Word · Frequency #12785
hebrew
希伯来语
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews, now the official language of Israel
- 1.
A member or descendant of a Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
自称亚伯拉罕、以撒、雅各后裔的闪米特族人
- 2.
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
希伯来人的古代迦南语,已被复兴为以色列的官方语言
- 3.
A descendant of the biblical Patriarch Eber.
圣经中族长希伯的后代
- 4.
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
属于声称为雅各后裔的全球群体的人(或皈依者),并通过文化或宗教联系
自称亚伯拉罕、以撒、雅各后裔的闪米特族人；希伯来人的古代迦南语,已被复兴为以色列的官方语言；圣经中族长希伯的后代；属于声称为雅各后裔的全球群体的人(或皈依者),并通过文化或宗教联系；希伯来人
In use
My roommate is taking a course in Hebrew this semester.
The letter was written in Hebrew, so I asked a friend to translate it.
He has been studying Hebrew for two years and can now read newspapers.
speak [language]
英语中表示“说某种语言”时，语言名称直接作 speak 的宾语，不加冠词。
She speaks Hebrew fluently.
她希伯来语说得很流利。
in [language]
表示“用某种语言”时，常用 in + 语言名称作状语。
The ancient text is written in Hebrew.
这份古代文献是用希伯来语写的。
Hebrew [noun]
Hebrew 作形容词修饰名词，首字母大写，如 Hebrew alphabet、Hebrew Bible。
Connections
Collocations
- biblical Hebrew
- 《圣经》希伯来语
- The course focuses on biblical Hebrew and ancient manuscripts.这门课侧重于《圣经》希伯来语和古代手稿。
- Modern Hebrew
- 现代希伯来语
- Modern Hebrew was revived as the official language of Israel.现代希伯来语被复兴为以色列的官方语言。
- speak Hebrew
- 说希伯来语
- She learned to speak Hebrew during her year in Tel Aviv.她在特拉维夫待了一年，学会了说希伯来语。
- learn Hebrew
- 学希伯来语
- He wants to learn Hebrew for his research.他想学希伯来语以便研究。
- fluent in Hebrew
- 希伯来语流利
- After two years in Jerusalem, she was fluent in Hebrew.在耶路撒冷待了两年后，她的希伯来语说得很流利。
Pop culture & quotes
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想英文读音 "he brew"（他酿造）：希伯来语像是从古老语言中“酿造”出的以色列官方语言。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：language classes、everyday conversation、academic writing 作为“希伯来语”讲时，语气通常中性，多用于语言课堂、日常交流以及学术讨论等场合。它也可指“希伯来人”或作形容词，但本词条主要关注语言含义。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些 -ew 词都读 /uː/，相互押韵，但不与 Hebrew 押韵：Hebrew 重音在首音节，读作 /ˈhibru/，重读元音是 /i/。其中 brew /bruː/ 与 Hebrew 末尾的拼写和音节相同，但 Hebrew 的重音不在该音节，所以并不成韵。注意 hew /hjuː/ 拼写与 Hebrew 的开头相似，但发音不同。
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
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.