| 单词 | anthropomorphic |
| 释义 | anthropomorphic (once / 9801 pages) adj Your favorite TV shows when you were a toddler probably had anthropomorphic characters like Thomas the Tank Engine or Arthur, who are non-human, but have human characteristics, such as human faces and the ability to talk. You may have heard of anthropology, the study of human beings. Like anthropomorphic, it derives from the Greek word anthrōposi, which means "human being." One thing human beings like to do is anthropomorphize animals and inanimate objects. If that sounds fancy, just think about a kindergarten student putting a smiley face on his drawing of a sun. WORD FAMILYanthropomorphic: anthropomorphically, anthropomorphise, anthropomorphize+/anthropomorphise: anthropomorphised, anthropomorphises, anthropomorphising/anthropomorphize: anthropomorphized, anthropomorphizes, anthropomorphizing USAGE EXAMPLESAllegory hides more gracefully in animation than in any other medium, allowing us to bury deeper themes within a big, fun world of anthropomorphic animals. Los Angeles Times(Dec 15, 2016) The “Mr. Softee” ball, which gives the show its name, is adorable and anthropomorphic, like Thomas the Tank Engine, and comes with soft-serve spigots. New York Times(Aug 24, 2016) The furry subculture consists of people drawn to anthropomorphic creatures, interacting as their animal identities online and attending conventions dressed in so-called "fursuits." Reuters(Oct 04, 2016) adj suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things Syn anthropomorphous, humanlike human having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings |
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