明达之士
English translation: enlightened gentleman
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| 5 | enlightened gentleman |
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| 3 +1 | A man of enlightenment |
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| 4 | a brightened man |
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| 3 +1 | sage |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1A man of enlightenment Explanation: Just as his name, he is a man of enlightenment. Or: He is an enlightened person. Reference: http://askville.amazon.com/man-enlightenment-Thomas-Jefferso... |
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a brightened man Explanation: a brightened man |
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8 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1sage Explanation: 换个说法叫“智者” |
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9 hrs confidence:
enlightened gentleman Explanation: Enlightened gentleman, See examples below: An enlightened, civilized man was disinterested and impartial, not swayed by self-interest and self-profit. He was cosmopolitan; he stood above all local and parochial considerations and was willing to sacrifice his personal desires for the greater good of his community or his country. He was a man of reason who resisted the passions most likely to afflict great men, that is, ambition and avarice. Such a liberal, enlightened gentleman avoided enthusiasms and fanaticisms of all sorts, especially those of religion. Tolerance and liberality were his watchwords. Politeness and compassion toward his fellow man were his manners. Behaving in this way was what constituted being civilized. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 9 hrs (2008-08-16 17:02:07 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Forgot to give the link. Here it is: http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:Vt0AeMi14KwJ:www.vqronl... |
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