intellectual
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Relating to the mind and thinking; a highly educated person
智力的,知识分子,学者
intelectual, pensador
知的な、知識人、インテリ
지적인, 지식인, 인텔리
Intellectual relates to the mind and thinking, or describes someone who enjoys serious thinking and discussion. As a noun, it refers to a highly educated person interested in ideas. 'Intellectual property' refers to creations of the mind protected by law.
intellectual与思维和思考有关,或描述喜欢严肃思考和讨论的人。作为名词,它指对思想感兴趣的受过高等教育的人。「知识产权」指受法律保护的智力创造。
Intellectual se relaciona con la mente y el pensamiento, o describe a alguien que disfruta del pensamiento y la discusión serios. Como sustantivo, se refiere a una persona altamente educada interesada en las ideas. «Intellectual property» se refiere a creaciones de la mente protegidas por ley.
intellectualは、心と思考に関連する、または真剣な思考と議論を楽しむ人を表します。名詞としては、アイデアに興味を持つ高度な教育を受けた人を指します。「知的財産」は法律で保護されている心の創造物を指します。
Intellectual은 정신과 사고에 관련된 것, 또는 진지한 사고와 토론을 즐기는 사람을 나타냅니다. 명사로는 아이디어에 관심이 많은 고학력자를 가리킵니다. 'Intellectual property(지적 재산)'는 법으로 보호되는 정신의 창작물을 의미합니다.
Examples
- She enjoys intellectual conversation about philosophy. 她喜欢关于哲学的知性对话。Ella disfruta de conversaciones intelectuales sobre filosofía.彼女は哲学についての知的な会話を楽しみます。그녀는 철학에 관한 지적인 대화를 즐깁니다.
- The café was a meeting place for intellectuals. 那家咖啡馆是知识分子的聚会场所。El café era un punto de encuentro para intelectuales.そのカフェは知識人の待ち合わせ場所でした。그 카페는 지식인들의 만남의 장소였습니다.
- Intellectual property rights protect creative work. 知识产权保护创意作品。Los derechos de propiedad intelectual protegen el trabajo creativo.知的財産権は創造的な作品を保護します。지적 재산권은 창작물을 보호합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'intellectualis' meaning 'relating to understanding', from 'intellectus' (understanding, discernment), from 'intellegere' (to understand), from 'inter-' (between) + 'legere' (to choose, read). Literally 'to choose between'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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