scepticism
Significado: A questioning or doubting attitude towards accepted beliefs, claims, or knowledge, especially when evidence is lacking or inconclusive.
In philosophy, scepticism is a tradition stretching from the ancient Greeks (Pyrrho, Sextus Empiricus) to modern thinkers like Descartes, who used methodological doubt as a tool for finding certainty. In everyday usage, scepticism refers to a healthy reluctance to accept claims without evidence. The word is often used in discussions about science, politics, and media literacy. Note the British spelling with a 'c' rather than the American 'k.'
Ejemplos
- There is growing scepticism among voters about politicians' promises on tax reform. 选民对政客税制改革承诺的怀疑情绪日益增长。Existe un creciente escepticismo entre los votantes respecto a las promesas de los políticos sobre la reforma fiscal.税制改革に関する政治家の公約に対して、有権者の間で懐疑的な見方が強まっています。세제 개혁에 관한 정치인들의 공약에 대해 유권자들 사이에서 회의적인 시각이 커지고 있습니다.
- Healthy scepticism is essential in scientific inquiry — every claim should be tested against evidence. 健康的怀疑态度在科学探究中不可或缺——每一项主张都应以证据加以验证。Un escepticismo saludable es esencial en la investigación científica: toda afirmación debe contrastarse con pruebas.科学的探究において健全な懐疑心は不可欠です——あらゆる主張は証拠に照らして検証されるべきです。건전한 회의주의는 과학적 탐구에서 필수적입니다 — 모든 주장은 증거에 비추어 검증되어야 합니다.
- She regarded the company's environmental claims with considerable scepticism. 她对这家公司的环保声明持相当怀疑的态度。Ella contempló las declaraciones medioambientales de la empresa con un considerable escepticismo.彼女はその企業の環境に関する主張をかなりの懐疑心をもって見ていました。그녀는 그 기업의 환경 관련 주장을 상당한 회의적 시각으로 바라보았습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Greek skeptikos (inquiring, reflective), from skeptesthai (to look carefully, to examine). Named after the Skeptikoi, followers of the philosopher Pyrrho. Entered English in the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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