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tree of knowledge

/triː əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

翻译: 比喻智慧、理解或禁忌知识的来源,常与《圣经》中伊甸园里分辨善恶的树的故事相关。

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/triː əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/C1formal
  • zh比喻智慧、理解或禁忌知识的来源,常与《圣经》中伊甸园里分辨善恶的树的故事相关。

A metaphorical concept referring to the source of wisdom, understanding, or forbidden knowledge, often associated with the biblical story of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden.

  1. Biblical conceptC1formal

    A tree in the Garden of Eden from which Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, gaining knowledge of good and evil.

    zh知善恶树

    • According to the Bible, God forbade Adam and Eve from eating from the tree of knowledge.
    • The tree of knowledge is a central symbol in the story of the Fall of Man.
    • Eating from the tree of knowledge led to humanity's expulsion from Eden.
  2. Metaphorical meaningC1formal

    A symbol representing the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, or enlightenment, often with moral consequences.

    zh隐喻意义

    • In many cultures, the tree of knowledge symbolizes the quest for understanding.
    • The novel uses the tree of knowledge as a metaphor for forbidden wisdom.
    • Philosophers often debate the implications of the tree of knowledge in human development.