Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #550
human
人；人类
核心释义
A person; a member of the species Homo sapiens.
- 1.
一种高度智能的猿类,毛发细短,数量最多的灵长类,遍布各大洲。
A highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens).
- 2.
具有高级智力、语言能力和直立行走能力的现存或已灭绝人科成员
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
- 3.
人属的任何原始人类。
Any hominid of the genus Homo.
人属动物；（古）人类；一种高度智能的猿类,毛发细短,数量最多的灵长类,遍布各大洲。；具有高级智力、语言能力和直立行走能力的现存或已灭绝人科成员；人属的任何原始人类。；人
用法In use
Every human has the right to education.
用法提示：名词，指人类个体。
Humans have developed advanced technology over centuries.
用法提示：名词复数，指人类整体。
It is important to treat every human with respect.
用法提示：名词，指具体的人。
a human
单数形式，指一个人类个体。
Every human deserves respect.
每个人都值得尊重。
humans
复数形式，泛指人类这个物种。
Humans have evolved over millions of years.
人类经过数百万年进化而来。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- human being
- 人类
- Every human being deserves respect.每个人都应受到尊重。
- human rights
- 人权
- The organization fights for human rights.这个组织为人权而斗争。
- human nature
- 人性
- It's human nature to seek happiness.追求幸福是人的天性。
- human life
- 人类生命
- The accident cost many human lives.那场事故夺去了许多人的生命。
- human health
- 人类健康
- Pollution poses a threat to human health.
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想"hu"像屋顶，"man"是人，屋顶下的人即人类。
语境与语域Context & Register
常见场景：科学、哲学、日常讨论 通常用于泛指人类，比较常见于学术或一般讨论。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the '-man' spelling ending but have different stressed vowels; therefore none rhyme with 'human' (/'hjuː.mən/).
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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