humanity
gb/hjumˈænɪti/ us/hjumˈænɪti/
B1
英语
~ 7900
义项
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名词
B1
entity
1
all human beings collectively
All people in the world, seen as one group.
用法模式：
humanity [verb]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'humanities' instead of 'humanity' for this meaning. 'Humanity' means all human beings as a group, while 'the humanities' (usually plural, with 'the') means academic subjects like literature, history, and philosophy. Also, 'humanity' in this sense is uncountable and does not take a plural form (*'humanities' is wrong here).
近义词
humankind (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and less emotional than 'humanity'.)
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mankind (Traditional term; now often avoided because it can sound male-focused.)
反义词
animals (Contrasts humans as a group with non-human creatures.)
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machines (Contrasts human beings with artificial, non-living intelligences or tools.)
搭配
all of humanity
|the whole of humanity
|the future of humanity
|threat to humanity
|crimes against humanity
|for the good of humanity
主题
society
|global
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Climate change is a challenge that affects all of humanity.
- Some scientists worry that an uncontrolled pandemic could threaten humanity.
- Acts of kindness remind us that there is still hope for humanity.
- Space travel has changed how we see humanity's place in the universe.
- The discovery was celebrated as a great achievement for humanity.
学习者例句
- Clean water is important for the health of humanity.
- War brings great pain to humanity.
- New vaccines can help protect humanity from disease.
- Many people work to make a better future for humanity.
- We must think about how our actions affect humanity.
名词
formal
B2
property
2
kindness and compassion for others
The quality of being kind and caring, especially to people who are hurt or in need.
用法模式：
show humanity (towards/to [someone])
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'humanity' with 'humanitarian'. 'Humanity' is a noun meaning kindness or compassion. 'Humanitarian' is usually an adjective (a humanitarian effort) or a person (a humanitarian) who works to help others. Also, avoid using an article before this uncountable meaning in most cases (say 'with great humanity', not '*with a great humanity').
近义词
compassion (Focuses more specifically on feeling another person's suffering and wanting to help.)
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kindness (More everyday and informal; less formal and broad than 'humanity'.)
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humaneness (Very close in meaning, but mainly used about avoiding cruelty, especially in treatment or punishment.)
反义词
cruelty (Direct opposite; means a desire to cause pain or not caring about the pain you cause.)
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inhumanity (Formal opposite; means extreme lack of kindness or compassion, especially in terrible treatment of others.)
搭配
show humanity
|act of humanity
|great humanity
|with humanity
|compassion and humanity
|a lack of humanity
主题
emotions
|ethics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The nurse treated every patient with great humanity.
- In times of crisis, small acts of humanity can make a huge difference.
- They appealed to the judge's sense of humanity when asking for a lighter sentence.
- The volunteers showed remarkable humanity in the way they cared for the refugees.
- Her humanity and warmth made everyone feel safe and respected.
学习者例句
- The doctor showed humanity when he spoke gently to the family.
- We need more humanity in how we talk to each other online.
- He did not show any humanity to the men he fired.
- Helping a stranger in trouble is an act of humanity.
- Her humanity was clear in the way she listened.
名词
C1
state
3
the condition or qualities of being human
The fact and quality of being human, including normal feelings and weaknesses.
用法模式：
the humanity of [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes mix this sense with the 'all people' meaning and write sentences like '*The humanity are suffering.' For this meaning, use 'humanity' as an abstract noun without plural or a verb that agrees with a singular noun: 'Humanity is complex.' This sense is often used with modifiers like 'shared', 'common', or 'loss of'.
近义词
humanity (as human nature) (Paraphrasing synonym; used to highlight humans' shared emotional and moral character.)
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human nature (Overlapping but broader; refers to typical ways humans think and act, not only emotional depth and vulnerability.)
反义词
inhumanity (Stresses absence or loss of human feeling and moral sense, as if someone is no longer truly human.)
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dehumanization (Refers to the process of taking away someone's sense of being human or treating them as less than human.)
搭配
shared humanity
|our common humanity
|the humanity of [someone]
|loss of humanity
|strip someone of their humanity
|the full range of humanity
主题
philosophy
|identity
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The film shows the humanity of people living through war, not just the violence.
- His apology revealed a side of his humanity that the public had never seen before.
- Her photographs capture the quiet humanity of everyday life.
- Even in prison, he tried to hold on to his humanity.
- The novel explores the dark and tender sides of our shared humanity.
学习者例句
- The story shows the humanity of the workers, not only their jobs.
- When we see other people cry, we feel our shared humanity.
- The robot looks real, but it does not have humanity.
- In the hard camp, the men tried not to lose their humanity.
- The book helped me understand the humanity of people I once feared.
语法
词典原形
humanity
IPA
GB/hjumˈænɪti/
US/hjumˈænɪti/
音节与重音
hu - man - ity （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (man)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: humanity
- Plural: humanity
词族
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
相关表达
all of humanity
1/ˈɔl əv hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
every human being together
Every person in the world, seen as one group.
例句
- Climate change is a problem that will affect all of humanity.
- A cure for this disease would be a gift to all of humanity.
common humanity
1/kˈɑmən hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
human qualities all people share
The human feelings and needs that all people share, no matter where they are from.
例句
- Remembering our common humanity can help reduce hatred.
- The speech appealed to our common humanity rather than to politics.
crimes against humanity
1/kɹˈaɪmz əɡˈɛnst hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
very serious crimes harming civilians
Extremely serious crimes, like mass killing or torture, done to many civilians, usually during war or conflict.
例句
- The general was charged with crimes against humanity for ordering the attacks on villages.
- Crimes against humanity have no time limit under international law.
in the name of humanity
1/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
as a strong moral appeal
Used to make a very strong moral request, meaning ‘because it is right for all people’.
例句
- We ask you, in the name of humanity, to stop this war.
- In the name of humanity, they demanded that the prisoners be released.
loss of humanity
1/lˈɔs əv hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
losing human feeling or dignity
A state where people no longer show normal human feelings, or are treated as if they are not fully human.
例句
- The film shows the gradual loss of humanity in a brutal prison system.
- Extreme poverty can lead to a loss of humanity when people are treated like objects.
shared humanity
1/ʃˈɛɹd hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
the fact we are all human
The idea that all people, everywhere, are human in the same basic way.
例句
- Travel can help us feel our shared humanity with people from other cultures.
- Art often reminds us of our shared humanity across time and place.
show some humanity
1/ʃˈoʊ sˈʌm hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
behave with kindness and care
To act in a kind and caring way toward someone, especially when you have power over them.
例句
- Please, show some humanity and let the families say goodbye.
- The guards were told to show some humanity when dealing with the protesters.
the future of humanity
1/ðə fjˈut͡ʃɚ əv hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
what will happen to humans
What life for all people will be like in the years and centuries to come.
例句
- Many scientists worry about how new technologies will affect the future of humanity.
- Decisions about the environment are decisions about the future of humanity.