doubting Thomas

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怀疑一切的人

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词形变化

doubting Thomases 复数 doubting Thomases

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    One who requires proof before believing.

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  2. 2.

    One who finds belief difficult.

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词源

Originates from the story of the Apostle Thomas in the Gospel of John, where he refuses to believe that Jesus has risen from the dead unless he can see and touch the wounds of Jesus himself.

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