agnostic

• 指认为神的存在或本质是不可知的人；在计算机领域，指软件或硬件能与多种系统兼容。

Relating to a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God; also used in computing to describe software or hardware that is compatible with many systems.

1. Relating to agnosticismB2formal

   Holding the view that the existence of God or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.

   不可知论的

   • She describes herself as agnostic rather than atheist.
   • The philosopher wrote extensively on agnostic thought.
   • His agnostic views prevent him from joining any organized religion.

   同义词doubtfuldoubtingquestioninguncertainunconvinced

   反义词religioustheistic

2. Not committed to a particular viewC1formal

   Reluctant to commit to a particular opinion or belief; open-minded.

   不可知论的

   • He remains agnostic about the effectiveness of the new policy.
   • The scientist is agnostic on the theory until more evidence is found.
   • She takes an agnostic approach to political debates.

   同义词impartialneutralnoncommittalopen-mindeduncommittedundecided

   反义词committeddogmaticopinionated

• 指认为上帝的存在或本质以及物质现象之外的事物不可知或无法知晓的人。也泛指对某些事物持怀疑态度、不愿轻易下结论的人。

A noun referring to a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena.

1. Philosophical stanceB2formal

   A person who believes that the existence of God or the divine is unknown and possibly unknowable.

   不可知论者

   • He identifies as an agnostic, not an atheist.
   • The agnostic questioned the certainty of both believers and non-believers.
   • Many agnostics argue that faith requires evidence.

   同义词doubterskeptic

   反义词believergnostictheist

2. C1informal

   A person who is uncertain or undecided about a particular issue or belief.

   不可知论者

   • She is an agnostic when it comes to the effectiveness of the new policy.
   • He remains an agnostic about the future of the company.
   • The committee is agnostic on the matter until more data is available.

   同义词doubterfence-sitterquestionerskepticwaverer