
humanitarian
/hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/ · /hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6528 in the learning path
人道主义的
Definitions
adj. Concerned with reducing suffering and improving people's lives.
人道主义的
n. Someone who works to reduce suffering and improve human welfare.
人道主义者
Example
Volunteers packed blankets and medicine for the humanitarian mission.
志愿者为这次人道主义援助行动打包了毛毯和药品。
International humanitarian organisations provide essential supplies to communities affected by natural disasters and armed conflict.
国际人道主义组织向遭受自然灾害和武装冲突的社区提供必需物资。
Collocations
- humanitarian aid
- humanitarian crisis
- humanitarian grounds
Word family
- humanitarianism (n.)
- humanity (n.)
Usage tip
强调减轻人类苦难,不等同于一般的慷慨。
FAQ
- What does humanitarian mean?
- Concerned with reducing suffering and improving people's lives. Someone who works to reduce suffering and improve human welfare.
- How is humanitarian pronounced?
- UK /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/, US /hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.