"satanists" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 撒旦教徒

Definition

信奉或追随撒旦教的人，这是一种通常象征性地与撒旦联系在一起的信仰或做法。该词既可指宗教团体，也可指以抗议或吸引注意为目的使用这一象征的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词常带有争议或贬义，并非所有“撒旦教徒”都直接崇拜撒旦，有些是用撒旦作为象征的无神论者。正式用语，也常见于媒体或宗教讨论中。不要随便使用。

Examples

Some people believe that satanists meet at night.

有些人认为**撒旦教徒**在晚上聚会。

The church worried about the influence of satanists.

教会担心**撒旦教徒**的影响。

There are books about the beliefs of satanists.

有关于**撒旦教徒**信仰的书籍。

Some modern satanists don't actually believe in the devil—they just value freedom and individualism.

有些现代**撒旦教徒**其实并不相信魔鬼，他们只是重视自由和个人主义。

There were rumors that a group of satanists lived nearby, but nothing was ever proven.

有传言说附近住着一群**撒旦教徒**，但从未得到证实。

In movies, satanists are often shown performing dark rituals, but reality is usually very different.

在电影中，**撒旦教徒**常被描绘成做黑暗仪式，但现实通常大不相同。