| 单词 | shaman |
| 释义 | shaman (once / 6140 pages) n A shaman is a tribal healer who can act as a medium between the visible world and the spirit world. Shamans are kind of a mix between priests and doctors. Like a priest, a shaman is a holy man who represents a religion — in this case, shamanism. Like a doctor, a shaman heals people — or at least claims to do so. If you're not into shamanism, you can use this term more generally: A really good teacher, especially one who works a little mysteriously, might be said to work "like a shaman". WORD FAMILYshaman: shamanise, shamanism, shamanize, shamans+/shamanism: shamanist, shamanistic USAGE EXAMPLESHe is master and journeyman, penitent and shaman, depending on the moment. Washington Post(Nov 30, 2016) There is a section on the Shaman Furs website called “Beyond Haute Couture.” New York Times(Dec 01, 2016) Nate Silver, the statistics shaman who had been roundly criticised for overestimating Trump’s chances, now posted that a Trump victory was likely. The Guardian(Nov 18, 2016) n in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination Syn|Hypo|Hyper priest-doctor medicine man a Native American shaman rainmakerAmerican Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain non-Christian priest, priest a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion |
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