Intellectuals Meaning in English
word · lemma: intellectual
释义
People who spend a lot of time thinking, studying, or working with ideas, especially in fields like philosophy, literature, science, or art.
用法与细微差别
'Intellectuals' is usually formal or neutral and often refers to educated people who influence or lead thought, debate, or culture. Common collocations: 'public intellectual', 'intellectual elite'. Not to be confused with 'academics' (specifically university scholars).
例句
Intellectuals often write books and articles.
basic
Many intellectuals debate social issues.
basic
Universities attract intellectuals from around the world.
basic
Some intellectuals are very active in politics, not just in academic circles.
natural
During the discussion, the two intellectuals disagreed on almost every point.
natural
It's not just intellectuals who care about art—everyone has an opinion.
natural