humanitarian
adjective, noun [ C ] uk/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/ us/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈter.i.ən/
C2 人道主义的;人道主义者
(a person who is) involved in or connected with improving people's lives and reducing suffering
The prisoner has been released for humanitarian reasons. 出于人道主义原因那名囚犯被释放了。
The United Nations is sending humanitarian aid (= food and supplies to help people) to the areas worst affected by the conflict. 联合国正在向受冲突影响最为严重的地区输送人道主义援助。
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‧荣特里非常关心其雇员的福利。
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- The Vatican has agreed to donate $80,000 in humanitarian aid to countries affected by the war.
- A huge relief effort will be required to avert a humanitarian disaster.
- She reported on the humanitarian crisis in the region.
- Humanitarian aid is being airlifted to the country.
- The sanctions have been lifted for humanitarian reasons.