idealism
/aɪˈdɪəlɪzəm/ · /aɪˈdiːəlɪzəm/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6366 in the learning path
理想主义
Definitions
n. belief in pursuing perfect standards, even when impractical
理想主义
n. the philosophical view that reality depends on mind or consciousness
唯心主义
Example
Her idealism inspired us to clean the riverbank.
她的理想主义鼓舞我们去清理河岸。
Youthful idealism can encourage social change, but effective policies also require practical planning and reliable funding.
年轻人的理想主义能推动社会变革，但有效的政策也需要务实的规划和可靠的资金。
Collocations
- youthful idealism
- political idealism
- a sense of idealism
Word family
- ideal (n.)
- idealist (n.)
- idealistic (adj.)
- idealistically (adv.)
Antonyms
- realism
Usage tip
通常不可数；哲学语境译“唯心主义”。
FAQ
- What does idealism mean?
- belief in pursuing perfect standards, even when impractical the philosophical view that reality depends on mind or consciousness
- How is idealism pronounced?
- UK /aɪˈdɪəlɪzəm/, US /aɪˈdiːəlɪzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
