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epicurus

/ˌep.ɪˈkjʊə.rəs/

翻译: 古希腊哲学家伊壁鸠鲁,是伊壁鸠鲁学派的创始人,主张宇宙由原子构成,人生的最高善是追求快乐,即免于痛苦和恐惧。

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C1formalcommonart/ˌep.ɪˈkjʊə.rəs/

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A proper noun referring to an ancient Greek philosopher who founded Epicureanism, teaching that the universe is composed of atoms and that the pursuit of pleasure, defined as the absence of pain, is the highest good.

  • 🇨🇳古希腊哲学家伊壁鸠鲁,是伊壁鸠鲁学派的创始人,主张宇宙由原子构成,人生的最高善是追求快乐,即免于痛苦和恐惧。
  1. Greek philosopher C1 formal

    An ancient Greek philosopher (341–270 BC) who founded Epicureanism, teaching that the universe is composed of atoms and that the highest good is pleasure, understood as the absence of pain and mental disturbance.

    • Epicurus argued that the gods do not intervene in human affairs.
    • The philosophy of Epicurus emphasizes the pursuit of modest pleasures.
    • Epicurus believed that knowledge of the natural world frees us from fear.

    🇨🇳古希腊哲学家

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