ethos
gb/ˈiθɑs/ us/ˈiθɑs/
C1
Anh
szellemiség, életelv, hitvallás, éthosz
DANH TỪ
C1
FORMAL
1
szellemiség
C1
Mẫu sử dụng:
the ethos of [group/organization/place]
The company’s ethos stresses transparency and long-term trust.
A cég szellemisége az átláthatóságot és a hosszú távú bizalmat helyezi előtérbe.
The school has an ethos of respect, where students are encouraged to support one another.
Az iskolát a tisztelet szellemisége jellemzi, ahol a diákokat arra bátorítják, hogy támogassák egymást.
Volunteering is part of the town’s ethos, not just an occasional activity.
Ví dụ cho người học
Our team’s ethos is to help each other.
A csapatunk szellemisége az, hogy segítsük egymást.
The company has a friendly ethos.
A céget barátságos szellemiség jellemzi.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often confused with ethics (rules about right and wrong); ethos is the spirit/values of a group, not a set of rules.
Nghĩa
shared values of a group
Cụm từ đi kèm
company ethos
|corporate ethos
|school ethos
|team ethos
|national ethos
|democratic ethos
|community ethos
|military ethos
|inclusive ethos
|the ethos of the organization
Từ đồng nghĩa
culture (Often broader, including habits and everyday practices as well as values.)
|
spirit (More informal and less precise; focuses on general feeling or attitude.)
|
character (Emphasizes distinctive qualities, not necessarily values.)
Từ trái nghĩa
amorality (The absence of moral values or concern, the opposite of a value-guided culture.)
Chủ đề
society
|culture
|business
|education
Định nghĩa
the shared beliefs and values of a group
The characteristic set of values, attitudes, and beliefs that guides a community, organization, or society.
DANH TỪ
C1
FORMAL
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone]'s ethos
Her ethos is simple: do the work well and treat people kindly.
Az ő életelve egyszerű: végezd jól a munkád, és bánj kedvesen az emberekkel.
He built his career around an ethos of public service.
Pályáját a közszolgálat eszméjére építette.
Their leadership ethos favors collaboration over competition.
Ví dụ cho người học
His ethos is honesty.
Az ő életelve a becsületesség.
My ethos is to work hard.
Az én életelvem az, hogy keményen dolgozzak.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may try to use ethos for a single belief; it usually refers to a broader set of guiding ideals.
Nghĩa
a person's guiding values
Cụm từ đi kèm
personal ethos
|professional ethos
|his ethos
|her ethos
|live by an ethos
|an ethos of service
|an ethos of fairness
|a pragmatic ethos
Từ đồng nghĩa
credo (Often a stated belief or motto, sometimes religious or official.)
|
philosophy (Can be broader and less tied to moral character; often used in business or parenting (e.g., a teaching philosophy).)
|
principles (More clearly about rules or standards for behavior.)
Từ trái nghĩa
cynicism (A distrustful attitude that often rejects idealistic guiding values.)
Chủ đề
people
|values
|lifestyle
Định nghĩa
a person's main values and beliefs
A person’s guiding beliefs or ideals, especially about how to live or behave.
DANH TỪ
C2
TECHNICAL
3
éthosz
C2
Mẫu sử dụng:
appeal to ethos; establish ethos
She established ethos by citing her years of experience in the field.
Az éthoszt azzal alapozta meg, hogy a területen szerzett többéves tapasztalatára hivatkozott.
The speech relied heavily on ethos, presenting the speaker as a careful and honest leader.
A beszéd erősen az éthoszra épült, a szónokot megfontolt és becsületes vezetőként mutatva be.
If the audience doubts your integrity, your ethos collapses.
Ví dụ cho người học
Ethos means credibility in a speech.
Az éthosz a beszédben a hitelességet jelenti.
Lỗi thường gặp:
In rhetoric, ethos is not the same as ethics; it means credibility, not moral rules.
Nghĩa
credibility in persuasion
Cụm từ đi kèm
appeal to ethos
|establish ethos
|build ethos
|ethos-based argument
|rhetorical ethos
|speaker's ethos
|lack ethos
|ethos in rhetoric
Từ đồng nghĩa
credibility (A general word for being believed; ethos is the rhetorical use of credibility.)
|
authority (Focuses on expertise or status rather than character.)
Từ trái nghĩa
untrustworthiness (The lack of credibility that undermines an ethos-based appeal.)
Chủ đề
communication
|education
Định nghĩa
persuasion by showing you are trustworthy
In rhetoric, the appeal to an audience based on the speaker’s credibility, character, or authority.
DANH TỪ
C2
FORMAL
4
szellemiség
C1
Mẫu sử dụng:
the ethos of [work/era/genre]
The film captures the optimistic ethos of the postwar years.
A film jól megragadja a háború utáni évek optimista szellemiségét.
Her essays share an ethos of curiosity and quiet skepticism.
Esszéit a kíváncsiság és a csendes szkepszis közös szellemisége jellemzi.
The gallery’s minimalist design matches the ethos of the exhibition.
Ví dụ cho người học
The book has a hopeful ethos.
A könyvet reményteli szellemiség hatja át.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often interchangeable with tone or atmosphere, but ethos usually suggests deeper values and worldview, not just surface feeling.
Nghĩa
distinctive spirit of a work
Cụm từ đi kèm
the ethos of the novel
|the ethos of the era
|the ethos of the movement
|the ethos of the genre
|capture the ethos
|reflect the ethos
|a romantic ethos
|a modernist ethos
Từ đồng nghĩa
atmosphere (More about the feeling a work creates, less about underlying values.)
|
tone (More specific to the writer’s attitude in language or style.)
Từ trái nghĩa
incongruity (A lack of a consistent character or spirit.)
Chủ đề
arts
|history
|culture
Định nghĩa
the special spirit or character of something
The distinctive spirit, mood, or underlying character of a piece of writing, art, or a historical period.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
ethos
IPA
GB/ˈiθɑs/
US/ˈiθɑs/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
eth - os (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (eth)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: ethos
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
ethos, pathos, and logos
1/ˈiθɑs | pˈeɪθɑs | ˈænd lˈoʊɡoʊz/
fixed phrase
technical
three classical persuasive appeals
three ways to persuade: trust, emotion, logic
Ví dụ
- In class we analyzed the advertisement using ethos, pathos, and logos.
- The campaign leaned on pathos more than logos, but it also tried to build ethos through expert endorsements.
- Learning ethos, pathos, and logos helped her write stronger arguments.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Ethos, pathos, and logos are used in persuasion.