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"luddite" in Chinese (Simplified)

卢德分子

Definition

卢德分子是指反对或不喜欢新技术或变化的人,特别是科技进步。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“卢德分子”常带有幽默或批评意味,不是褒义词。多用来形容不适应新科技的人,常指年长者。词源自19世纪抗议工业机器的运动。

Examples

My grandfather is a luddite and doesn't want a smartphone.

我爷爷是个**卢德分子**,他不想要智能手机。

She called her friend a luddite because he avoids using computers.

她说她的朋友是个**卢德分子**,因为他避免用电脑。

Being a luddite means you prefer traditional ways over new technology.

做个**卢德分子**意味着你更喜欢传统方式而不是新科技。

Don’t be such a luddite—give the app a try!

别这么**卢德分子**,尝试一下这个应用吧!

He jokes that he’s a proud luddite because he still uses a flip phone.

他开玩笑说自己是个自豪的**卢德分子**,还在用翻盖手机。

If you don’t like constant updates, people might call you a luddite.

如果你不喜欢频繁更新,别人可能说你是**卢德分子**。