philosophical
Significado: Relating to the study of philosophy. In everyday usage, calm and stoical in the face of adversity or disappointment; accepting difficulties with equanimity.
The everyday sense of 'philosophical' — accepting setbacks without complaint — is arguably more common than the academic one. When someone is described as being 'philosophical about' a setback, it means they have accepted it with grace and perspective. The word bridges academic and colloquial registers unusually well. Common collocations include 'philosophical about it,' 'philosophical approach,' 'philosophical question,' and 'philosophical debate.'
Ejemplos
- She was remarkably philosophical about losing her job, saying it had given her the push she needed to start her own business. 她对失业出奇地豁达,说这正好给了她创业所需的推动力。Se mostró notablemente filosófica ante la pérdida de su empleo, diciendo que le había dado el empujón que necesitaba para montar su propio negocio.彼女は失職に対して驚くほど達観しており、自分のビジネスを始めるのに必要な後押しになったと語った。그녀는 실직에 대해 놀라울 만큼 달관한 태도를 보이며, 자기 사업을 시작하는 데 필요한 계기가 되었다고 말했다.
- The match raised philosophical questions about whether victory at all costs is compatible with the spirit of sport. 这场比赛引发了哲学性的问题:不惜一切代价追求胜利是否与体育精神相容。El partido suscitó cuestiones filosóficas sobre si la victoria a toda costa es compatible con el espíritu deportivo.その試合は、勝利至上主義がスポーツの精神と両立するのかという哲学的な問いを投げかけた。그 경기는 어떤 대가를 치르더라도 승리하는 것이 스포츠 정신과 양립할 수 있는지에 대한 철학적 물음을 제기했다.
- He took a philosophical view of the delay, ordering another coffee and settling in with his book. 他对延误持达观态度,又点了一杯咖啡,安心地翻起了书。Se tomó el retraso con filosofía, pidió otro café y se acomodó con su libro.彼は遅延を達観して受け止め、もう一杯コーヒーを注文して本を広げた。그는 지연을 담담하게 받아들이고, 커피를 한 잔 더 주문한 뒤 책을 펼쳐 들었다.
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Guía de uso
Contexto: general, academic, journalism
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Greek 'philosophikos,' from 'philosophia' (love of wisdom), from 'philos' (loving) and 'sophia' (wisdom). The everyday sense of calm acceptance developed in English by the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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