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faustian

/ˈfaʊ.sti.ən/

翻译: 与浮士德传说有关的,或类似该传说的;尤其指为换取知识、权力或享乐而与魔鬼做交易,不惜牺牲灵魂或道德操守。也指为了追求这些而不顾一切、铤而走险的。

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adjective

/ˈfaʊ.sti.ən/C2formal
  • zh与浮士德传说有关的,或类似该传说的;尤其指为换取知识、权力或享乐而与魔鬼做交易,不惜牺牲灵魂或道德操守。也指为了追求这些而不顾一切、铤而走险的。

Relating to or resembling the legend of Faust, especially in involving a deal with the devil or a pursuit of knowledge, power, or pleasure at the cost of spiritual or moral integrity.

  1. Relating to FaustC2formal

    Pertaining to or resembling Faust, especially in the relentless pursuit of knowledge, power, or material gain, often at the cost of spiritual or moral values.

    zh浮士德的

    • The scientist's Faustian bargain with the corporation compromised his ethics.
    • Her Faustian ambition drove her to sacrifice her personal relationships for career success.
    • The novel explores the Faustian theme of trading one's soul for worldly achievements.
词形
  • more faustian comparative form
  • most faustian superlative form