intellectual

• 指与智力、思维能力或理解复杂概念的能力相关的；也指有才智的、善于思考的人。

Relating to the intellect or the ability to think and understand complex ideas.

1. Relating to the mind or intellectB2formal

   Involving or requiring the use of the intellect; mental rather than physical.

   智力的

   • She enjoys intellectual conversations about philosophy.
   • The puzzle requires a high level of intellectual effort.
   • His intellectual curiosity led him to study many subjects.

   同义词abstractcerebralconceptualmentalpsychologicalrationaltheoretical

   反义词physical

2. Highly intelligent or educatedB2formal

   Having or showing a high level of intelligence or education.

   有知识的

   • He is known as an intellectual leader in his field.
   • The conference attracted many intellectual minds.
   • Her intellectual approach to the problem impressed everyone.

   同义词eruditeknowledgeablelearnedscholarly

   反义词ignorantstupidunintelligent

• 指从事批判性思考、研究并反思现实、社会与文化本质的人，常与学术或艺术活动相关。

A noun referring to a person who engages in critical thinking, research, and reflection about the nature of reality, society, and culture, often associated with academic or artistic pursuits.

1. Person engaged in critical thinkingB2formal

   A person who engages in critical study, thought, and reflection about the nature of reality, society, and culture.

   知识分子

   • The university invited several intellectuals to speak at the conference.
   • He is considered one of the leading intellectuals of his generation.
   • Intellectuals often challenge societal norms through their work.

   同义词academicbraineggheadphilosophersagescholarthinker

2. Person of high intelligenceB2formal

   A person with a highly developed intellect, often associated with academic or scholarly pursuits.

   知识分子

   • She is an intellectual who writes extensively on philosophy.
   • The salon was filled with intellectuals debating politics.
   • Many intellectuals contributed to the development of modern science.

   同义词bookwormbraineggheadgeniusintellectsagesavantscholarthinker