heathen
noun
Definitions of heathen noun
- Countable(可数名词)old use(古语)
A person who does not adhere to any religion, or whose religion is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.
异教徒；无宗教信仰者
In many cultures, people who do not follow the mainstream religion are considered heathens.
在许多文化中，不追随主流宗教的人被视为异教徒。
In the past, many missionaries tried to convert heathens to Christianity.
过去，许多传教士试图将异教徒转化为基督徒。
He was accused of being a heathen because he refused to participate in local religious ceremonies.
他被指控为异教徒，因为他拒绝参加当地的宗教仪式。
- Countable(可数名词)humorous(幽默)
A person who is considered uncivilized and uneducated.
孜子;鄙夫
He doesn't even know basic etiquette; he's such a heathen.
他连基本礼仪都不知道；他真是个粗人。
She actually ate with her hands at the table; what a heathen.
她居然在餐桌上用手吃饭；真是个粗人。
He thought it was acceptable to wear shorts to a formal event; what a heathen.
他以为穿短裤参加正式活动是可以接受的；真是个粗人。
Phrases of heathen noun
- the heathen
People who do not adhere to a widely recognized religion, or those who are considered non-believers.
无宗教信仰者；异教徒
• In the past, many people viewed those who did not convert to their religion as heathens.
在过去，许多人将未皈依他们宗教的人视为异教徒。
adjective
Definitions of heathen adjective
Relating to or characteristic of people who do not have a religion or whose religion is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.
异教的；无宗教信仰的
They lived a heathen lifestyle, far from modern conveniences.
他们过着远离现代便利的异教生活方式。
In ancient times, people viewed heathen practices as barbaric.
在古代，人们认为异教习俗是野蛮的。
The movie depicts ancient heathen rituals.
这部电影描绘了古老的异教仪式。