illiterate

• 形容一个人不会读书写字，或缺乏某一领域的知识。

Describes a person who is unable to read or write, or lacking knowledge in a particular field.

1. Unable to read or writeB1formal

   Not having the ability to read or write.

   文盲的

   • Many adults in the region remain illiterate due to lack of schools.
   • The program aims to teach illiterate individuals basic reading skills.
   • She was illiterate until she attended night classes.

   同义词analphabeticfunctionally illiterateunlettered

   反义词literate

2. Uneducated in a specific fieldB2formal

   Lacking knowledge or understanding in a particular area or subject.

   无知的

   • He is completely illiterate when it comes to modern technology.
   • Many people are financially illiterate and struggle with budgeting.
   • She felt illiterate in the world of classical music.

   同义词ignorantunacquainteduneducatedunfamiliaruninformedunschooleduntutoredunversed

   反义词educatedexpertinformedknowledgeableliterate

3. Lacking cultural or literary knowledgeC1formal

   Not having familiarity with culture, language, or literature.

   缺乏文化素养的

   • The critic described the novel as appealing only to the culturally illiterate.
   • He was considered illiterate in the arts, unable to appreciate poetry.
   • The course aims to help students who are historically illiterate.

   同义词benightedignorantuneducatedunlearnedunletteredunschooled

   反义词culturededucatedlearnedliterate

• 指不识字或不能读写的人；也泛指缺乏基本文化知识的人。

A noun referring to a person who is unable to read or write.

1. Person unable to readB2formal

   An individual who lacks the ability to read or write.

   文盲

   • The program aims to help illiterates learn basic reading skills.
   • Many illiterates face challenges in everyday tasks like reading signs.
   • She volunteered to teach illiterates how to write their names.

   同义词analphabetnonreader

   反义词literatereaderscholar