"idolaters" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 偶像崇拜者

Definition

偶像崇拜者是指崇拜偶像或图像而不是唯一神的人，尤其在宗教语境中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该词较为正式，多用于宗教、历史或圣经语境，通常带有贬义。常见于描述多神教信仰者的宗教文本中。和“idol”表示艺人、偶像粉丝时的含义不同。

Examples

The ancient city was home to many idolaters.

古代这座城市有许多**偶像崇拜者**。

Some religions warn against being idolaters.

有些宗教警告人们不要成为**偶像崇拜者**。

The book describes the life of idolaters in ancient times.

这本书描述了古代**偶像崇拜者**的生活。

Back then, people often labeled outsiders as idolaters.

那时，人们常常把外来者称为**偶像崇拜者**。

"Beware of the idolaters," the elders warned the villagers.

“小心**偶像崇拜者**，”长老们警告村民。

Throughout history, idolaters have faced criticism from monotheistic religions.

纵观历史，**偶像崇拜者**一直受到一神教的批评。