catholic
/ˈkæθəlɪk/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7129 in the learning path
兴趣广泛的；兼收并蓄的
Definitions
adj. Including or appreciating a wide variety of things.
兴趣广泛的；兼收并蓄的
adj. Relating to the Christian church led by the Pope.
天主教的
n. A member of the Christian church led by the Pope.
天主教徒
Example
Her catholic tastes include jazz, pottery, hiking, and opera.
她的兴趣十分广泛，包括爵士乐、陶艺、徒步和歌剧。
A catholic approach to reading exposes students to diverse perspectives across literature, science, and history.
兼收并蓄的阅读方式能让学生接触文学、科学和历史领域的多元视角。
Collocations
- catholic tastes
- Catholic Church
- a practising Catholic
Word family
- Catholicism (n.)
- catholicity (n.)
Synonyms
- wide-ranging
Usage tip
小写指广泛包容；指天主教或其信徒须大写Catholic。
FAQ
- What does catholic mean?
- Including or appreciating a wide variety of things. Relating to the Christian church led by the Pope. A member of the Christian church led by the Pope.
- How is catholic pronounced?
- UK /ˈkæθəlɪk/, US /ˈkæθəlɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
