Luddite

大学

n. 勒德分子（1811-1816年英国手工业）

发音

UK /ˈlʌ.daɪt/
US /ˈlʌ.daɪt/
US /ˈlʌ.ɾaɪt/
AU
CA /ˈlʌ.ɾʌit/

词形变化

Luddites 复数 Luddites

别名

luddite

教材释义与例句

名词

勒德分子（十九世纪初英国手工业工人中参加捣毁机器的人）；强烈反对机械化或自动化的人

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any of a group of early-19th-century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.

    历史
  2. 2.

    Someone who opposes technological change.

    贬义 引申义
  3. 3.

    One who lives among nature, forsaking technology.

    非正式 引申义

词汇关系

名词

上位词 5

opponent adversary antagonist opposer resister

词源

Named after Ned Ludd, a legendary 18th century example, + -ite. The surname is uncommon and of uncertain origin, but compare Old English hlud (“loud, famous”).

来源：wiktionary