"heretics" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 异端分子

Definition

与教会或宗教公认教义不同信仰或观点的人。这个词通常指公然否认传统宗教信仰的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“异端分子”多用于历史或宗教场合，是严肃的贬义词。通常出现在讨论教会历史或宗教冲突时，日常生活中很少用，偶尔用作比喻，形容不被认可的观点。

Examples

In the past, heretics were often punished by the church.

过去，**异端分子**经常被教会惩罚。

Some people were called heretics because of their different ideas.

有些人因为观点不同被称为**异端分子**。

The church leaders accused the scientists of being heretics.

教会领袖指责科学家是**异端分子**。

Back then, speaking your mind could get you branded as one of the heretics.

那时，说出自己的想法可能会让你被贴上**异端分子**的标签。

Many famous thinkers in history were considered heretics during their time.

历史上许多著名思想家在当时都被视为**异端分子**。

They were labeled heretics, but now their discoveries are celebrated.

他们曾被叫作**异端分子**，但现在他们的发现受到赞扬。