英语词汇“voluntary simplicity”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

voluntary simplicity n. a philosophy or way of life that rejects material acquisition in favour of moral and spiritual values, and is characterized by environmental responsibility, community cooperation, and minimal consumption; the adoption of such a lifestyle (to a greater or lesser degree), esp. in order to lead a less stressful life or manage on a lower income; cf. downshift v. 3.

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1917 E. B. Holt & W. James tr. T. Flournoy Philos. of William James viii. 128 This indispensable moral equivalent [to war] he descried in a voluntary simplicity, in the steadfast renunciation of the luxuries and superfluities of life.

1936 R. Gregg in Visva-bharati Q. 2 27 Voluntary simplicity involves both inner and outer condition. It means singleness of purpose, sincerity and honesty within, as well as avoidance of exterior clutter, of many possessions irrelevant to the chief purpose of life.

1977 D. Elgin & A. Mitchell in CoEvolution Q. Summer 4/1-2 Beneath this popular image of simple living, we think there is a major social movement afoot... This is the movement towards ‘voluntary simplicity’—a phrase we have borrowed from Richard Gregg... We think that voluntary simplicity may prove an increasingly powerful economic, social, and political force over the coming decade.

1996 Oxf. Univ. Gaz. 29 Feb. 814/2 ‘Voluntary simplicity’ was described as a more radical and ecologically-based form of downshifting.

单词	voluntary simplicity
释义	> as lemmas voluntary simplicity voluntary simplicity n. a philosophy or way of life that rejects material acquisition in favour of moral and spiritual values, and is characterized by environmental responsibility, community cooperation, and minimal consumption; the adoption of such a lifestyle (to a greater or lesser degree), esp. in order to lead a less stressful life or manage on a lower income; cf. downshift v. 3. ΚΠ 1917 E. B. Holt & W. James tr. T. Flournoy Philos. of William James viii. 128 This indispensable moral equivalent [to war] he descried in a voluntary simplicity, in the steadfast renunciation of the luxuries and superfluities of life. 1936 R. Gregg in Visva-bharati Q. 2 27 Voluntary simplicity involves both inner and outer condition. It means singleness of purpose, sincerity and honesty within, as well as avoidance of exterior clutter, of many possessions irrelevant to the chief purpose of life. 1977 D. Elgin & A. Mitchell in CoEvolution Q. Summer 4/1-2 Beneath this popular image of simple living, we think there is a major social movement afoot... This is the movement towards ‘voluntary simplicity’—a phrase we have borrowed from Richard Gregg... We think that voluntary simplicity may prove an increasingly powerful economic, social, and political force over the coming decade. 1996 Oxf. Univ. Gaz. 29 Feb. 814/2 ‘Voluntary simplicity’ was described as a more radical and ecologically-based form of downshifting. extracted from voluntaryadj.adv.n. < as lemmas
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