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  • Conjugation : pl  humanities
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

humanity [hjuː'mænɪtɪ]
  1. 1. noun [u] (mankind) 人类
  2. 2. noun (kindness) 博爱
  3. 3. noun (humanness) 人性
  4. 4. n pl the humanities 人文学科

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

humanity [hjuːˈmænətɪ]
  1. 1. n.[u] 人道仁慈
  2. 2. n.[u] 人性
  3. 3. n.[u] 人类
  4. 4. n.[u] 人文学科

Collins English-English Dictionary

humanity [hjuː'mænɪtɪ]
  1. 1. n the human race
  2. 2. n the quality of being human
  3. 3. n kindness or mercy
  4. 4. n the study of Ancient Greek and Roman language, literature, etc

Examples

He is too worldly-wise to expect too much of humanity.
他太世故了,所以对人性无多奢求。
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his outstanding achievements in humanity.
他因为对人类做出的杰出贡献而获得诺贝尔奖。
In the course of its history humanity has developed its concept of God.
在人类历史的过程中,产生了神的概念。
The general impression conveyed by the earlier centuries is one of wisdom, harmony, and humanity.
过去的几个世纪给人的总体印象是智慧、和谐及人道。
He will be binded over for his crimes against humanity.
他将在法庭就他的反人类罪而起誓。
Neither Europe nor the United States will have the last word on the future of humanity!
欧洲和美国都不是人类未来的最终裁决者。
Recent events throughout the world have made issues of identity and humanity of primary concern.
全球最新事态使身份认同及人道问题成为首要关心的事。
There's a humanity to the character, he's a good soul.
他有人性,是个好人。
They did much for humanity.
他为慈善事业做了许多贡献。

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