humanity
/hjuːˈmænətɪ/noun
(pl. -ies) [mass noun]
1
- the human race; human beings collectively总称人; 人类:
appalling crimes against humanity.
骇人听闻的反人类罪。
1.1
- the fact or condition of being human; human nature人性:
the humanity of Christ.
耶稣基督的人性。
2
- humaneness; benevolence人道; 博爱; 仁慈:
he praised them for their standards of humanity, care, and dignity.
他对他们的仁慈、关爱和尊严标准大加赞赏。
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humanities
learning or literature concerned with human culture, especially literature, history, art, music, and philosophy人文学科(尤指文学、历史、艺术、音乐和哲学)。
词源
Middle English: from Old French humanite, from Latin humanitas, from humanus (see HUMAN).