humanity
UK/hjʊ'mænɪtɪ/US/hju:'mæniti/
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Definitions
n.
All human beings collectively; the human race.
人类（总称）。
n.
The quality of being kind, compassionate, and humane.
人道，仁慈，人性。
n.
(the humanities) Academic subjects such as literature, history, and philosophy.
（the humanities）人文学科（文学、历史、哲学等）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhuman + -ity = the state of being human. Hence three layers: the whole human race, the kindness expected of humans (compassion), and — as 'the humanities' — the study of human culture.
Root hum still carries 46 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.crimes against humanity反人类罪
- 2.common humanity共同的人性
- 3.sense of humanity人道之心
Example Sentences
- 1.
The disaster was a tragedy for all of humanity.
- 2.
She treated the prisoners with great humanity.
- 3.
He chose to study the humanities rather than the sciences.