humanitarian UK [hju:ˌmæn.ɪ'teə.ri.ən] US [-'ter.i-] adjective noun countable ■(a person who is) involved in or connected with improving people's lives and reducing suffering 人道主义的;人道主义者•The prisoner has been released for humanitarian reasons.基于人道主义,那名囚犯被释放了。 •The United Nations is sending humanitarian aid (= food and supplies to help people) to the areas worst affected by the conflict.联合国正在向受到冲突影响最为严重的地区输送人道援助。 •The well-known humanitarian, Joseph Rowntree, was concerned with the welfare of his employees.著名的人道主义者约瑟夫‧荣特里非常关心其员工的福利。 |