英语词汇“sceptic”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	sceptic
释义	Trends of sceptic View usage for: sceptic (skeptɪk) Word forms: plural scepticsregional note: in AM, use skeptic countable noun A sceptic is a person who has doubts about things that other people believe. He was a born sceptic. But he now has to convince sceptics that he has a serious plan. Synonyms: doubter, cynic, scoffer, questioner More Synonyms of sceptic More Synonyms of sceptic sceptic in British English or archaic, US skeptic (ˈskɛptɪk) noun 1. a person who habitually doubts the authenticity of accepted beliefs 2. a person who mistrusts people, ideas, etc, in general 3. a person who doubts the truth of religion, esp Christianity adjective 4. of or relating to sceptics; sceptical Derived forms scepticism (ˈscepticism) or archaic, US skepticism (ˈskepticism) noun Word origin C16: from Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos one who reflects upon, from skeptesthai to consider Sceptic in British English or archaic, US Skeptic (ˈskɛptɪk) noun 1. a member of one of the ancient Greek schools of philosophy, esp that of Pyrrho, who believed that real knowledge of things is impossible adjective 2. of or relating to the Sceptics Derived forms Scepticism (ˈScepticism) or archaic, US Skepticism (ˈSkepticism) noun sceptic in American English (ˈskɛptɪk) noun, adjective Chiefly British skeptic Derived forms sceptical (ˈsceptical) adjective scepticism (ˈsceptiˌcism) noun Examples of 'sceptic' in a sentence sceptic The sceptics say that this could easily be a fad. Times, Sunday Times (2011) This helped to convince many sceptics of the case for restoring the building to its former condition. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The sceptic could always argue that such objective changes might have occurred anyway. Dylan Evans PLACEBO: The Belief Effect (2003) Sceptics say that this is precisely what he will do. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But will it be enough to convince the sceptics? Times, Sunday Times (2009) Sceptics have argued that the move is more likely to protect vulnerable people. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Sceptics say that he checks the weather forecasts to determine the right moment to pray. Times, Sunday Times (2007) But sceptics argue there is little overlap between national and local advertising. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Sceptics argue the forecasts look high. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Sceptics pointed out the world has seen no substantial warming for 15 years. The Sun (2013) So to confound sceptics, this week offers two outstanding dramas. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Sceptics point to anomalies in the 1969 footage. The Sun (2013) More importantly, it was the confounding of all sceptics. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Sceptics may point out that Today did not go on to a long and happy life. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Sceptics say this was because criminals targeted less advanced countries such as Britain instead. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Sceptics kept pointing out inconvenient facts, but were ignored. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Most of the sceptics have been convinced,' he claims. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Quotations I am too much of a sceptic to deny the possibility of anythingT.H. Huxley In other languages sceptic British English: sceptic NOUN A sceptic is a person who has doubts about things that other people believe. He was a born sceptic. American English: skeptic Brazilian Portuguese: cético Chinese: 多疑的人 European Spanish: escéptico French: sceptique German: Skeptiker Italian: scettico Japanese: 疑い深い人 Korean: 회의론자 European Portuguese: cético Latin American Spanish: escéptico 1 (noun) in the sense of doubter Definition a person who habitually doubts generally accepted beliefs He was a born sceptic. Synonyms doubter cynic A cynic might see this as simply a ploy to make us part with more money. scoffer questioner disbeliever their attempts to convert disbelievers to their faith Pyrrhonist 2 (noun) in the sense of agnostic Definition a person who doubts the truth of a religion a lifelong religious sceptic Synonyms agnostic He was, if not an atheist, an agnostic. doubter Doubters fear this may not be good news. unbeliever They come as unbelievers and go away with a new faith in life. doubting Thomas Quotation I am too much of a sceptic to deny the possibility of anything [T.H. Huxley] Additional synonyms in the sense of cynic Definition a person who believes that people always act selfishly A cynic might see this as simply a ploy to make us part with more money. Synonyms sceptic, doubter, pessimist, misanthrope, misanthropist, scoffer in the sense of disbeliever their attempts to convert disbelievers to their faith Synonyms sceptic, scoffer, doubter, atheist, questioner, agnostic, doubting Thomas in the sense of unbeliever Definition a person who does not believe in a religion They come as unbelievers and go away with a new faith in life. Synonyms atheist, sceptic, disbeliever, agnostic, infidel, doubting Thomas Synonyms of 'sceptic' sceptic Explore 'sceptic' in the dictionary
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