puritanism

🇺🇸 /ˈpjʊrɪtənɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpjʊərɪtənɪzəm/
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noun
R

A religious movement in the 16th and 17th centuries that sought to reform the Church of England.

The early settlers of New England were known for their puritanism, which influenced their strict moral codes.

新英格兰的早期定居者以其清教主义而闻名,这影响了他们严格的道德准则。

R

A strict moral code or attitude that is opposed to indulgence and leniency.

Some critics argue that the rise of puritanism in modern society has led to an overly restrictive view of personal freedom.

一些评论家认为,现代社会中清教主义的兴起导致了对个人自由的过分限制性看法。

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n. 清教主义, 禁欲主义

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Plural puritanisms