Word · Frequency #25502
hedonism
享乐；追求享乐
The practice of seeking pleasure as a way of life.
- 1.
The philosophical belief that prioritizes happiness, particularly sensual pleasure as the highest good in life.
将幸福尤其是感官快乐视为人生最高善的哲学信念。
- 2.
the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
将追求快乐视为伦理原则
- 3.
A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.
对追求快乐的一般性热衷。
- 4.
an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
一种将追求快乐视为最高善的伦理体系
享乐主义；快乐主义；将幸福尤其是感官快乐视为人生最高善的哲学信念。；将追求快乐视为伦理原则；对追求快乐的一般性热衷。；一种将追求快乐视为最高善的伦理体系
In use
Many philosophers criticize hedonism as a shallow moral philosophy.
The resort promotes a lifestyle of pure hedonism, focusing on endless entertainment.
His decision to quit his job and travel the world was driven by hedonism.
hedonism is + noun phrase
Hedonism is the belief that pleasure is the highest good.
享乐主义是一种认为快乐是最高善的信念。
pursue + hedonism
Some people pursue hedonism as their life goal.
有些人把追求享乐主义作为人生目标。
believe in + hedonism
Connections
Collocations
- unbridled hedonism
- 放纵的享乐主义
- The film portrays a world of unbridled hedonism.这部电影描绘了一个放纵享乐主义的世界。
- pure hedonism
- 纯粹的享乐主义
- His lifestyle is one of pure hedonism.他的生活方式纯粹是享乐主义。
- ethical hedonism
- 伦理享乐主义
- Ethical hedonism argues that pleasure is the highest good.伦理享乐主义认为快乐是至善。
- philosophical hedonism
- 哲学上的享乐主义
- Philosophical hedonism has ancient roots in Greek thought.哲学享乐主义源于古希腊思想。
- the pursuit of hedonism
- 对享乐的追求
- She rejected the pursuit of hedonism for a simpler life.她摒弃了对享乐的追求，选择了更简单的生活。
Pop culture & quotes
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆词联想：he（他）+ don（做）+ ism，他做事只求享乐，即享乐主义。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：philosophy textbooks、ethics lectures、formal critical essays hedonism 是正式用语，多用于哲学、伦理学或较正式的书面讨论，指“享乐主义；快乐主义”。日常口语中较少出现，常见于学术或评论性语境。
Pronunciation & Spelling
真正押韵（都以重读的 /ɪzəm/ 结尾）：mechanism, modernism, paganism, criticism, optimism。heroism 是拼写相似但发音不同：/ˈhɪroʊɪzəm/ 在 /ɪzəm/ 前有 /oʊ/，且最后音节非重读，所以不押韵。
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