manichean

• 与摩尼教有关的，该宗教主张善与恶、光明与黑暗之间的根本对立；也常比喻性地用来形容将事物看作尖锐对立、非黑即白的世界观。

Relating to the dualistic religious system of Manichaeism, which posits a fundamental conflict between good and evil, light and darkness; often used metaphorically to describe a worldview that sees things in stark, opposing terms.

1. C2formal

   Of or relating to Manichaeism, a dualistic religious system founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century AD, which posits a fundamental conflict between good and evil, light and darkness.

   摩尼教的

   • The Manichean worldview divides the universe into opposing forces of good and evil.
   • Manichean beliefs heavily influenced early Christian and Islamic thought.
   • Scholars study Manichean texts to understand ancient dualistic philosophies.

   同义词manichaean

2. Dualistic or polarizingC2formal

   Describing a perspective that sees things in terms of strict opposites, especially good versus evil, with no middle ground.

   二元对立或两极分化

   • His Manichean view of politics reduces every issue to a battle between heroes and villains.
   • The film presents a Manichean conflict between the pure-hearted protagonist and the utterly corrupt antagonist.
   • A Manichean approach to morality can be overly simplistic and ignore nuance.

   同义词binaryblack-and-whitedichotomousdualistic

• 名词，指摩尼教的信徒或追随者，摩尼教是公元三世纪由先知摩尼创立的二元论宗教体系。

A noun referring to a follower or adherent of Manichaeism, a dualistic religious system founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE.

专有名词

1. Adherent of ManichaeismC2formal

   A follower of Manichaeism, a dualistic religious system founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE, which teaches a struggle between light and darkness.

   摩尼教徒

   • The Manicheans believed that the material world is a prison for the soul.
   • Augustine of Hippo was a Manichean before converting to Christianity.
   • The teachings of the Manicheans were considered heretical by many early Christian leaders.
   • Scholars have uncovered ancient Manichean texts in Central Asia.

   同义词manichaeanmanichee

2. Dualist thinkerC1formal

   A person who views the world in terms of strict opposites, such as good versus evil, without middle ground.

   摩尼教徒

   • In his political analysis, he acts like a Manichean, dividing everyone into friends and enemies.
   • Modern Manicheans often refuse to acknowledge any moral complexity.
   • Her approach to the debate was that of a Manichean: there was only right and wrong.

   同义词dualistmanichaean