orientalism
US /ˌɔːr.iˈen.t̬əlɪ.zəm/
UK /ˌɔːr.iˈen.t̬əlɪ.zəm/
名詞
1.
東方主義
the representation of Asia, especially the Middle East, in a stereotyped way that is regarded as embodying a colonialist attitude
範例:
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Edward Said's book 'Orientalism' critically examines Western perceptions of the East.
愛德華·薩義德的著作《東方學》批判性地審視了西方對東方的看法。
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The film was criticized for its orientalism, portraying Middle Eastern characters with harmful stereotypes.
這部電影因其東方主義而受到批評，它用有害的刻板印象描繪了中東人物。
2.
東方主義, 東方風格
a style of art, literature, or music reflecting the influence of Eastern cultures
範例:
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Many 19th-century European paintings show elements of orientalism in their depiction of Middle Eastern scenes.
許多19世紀的歐洲繪畫在描繪中東場景時展現出東方主義的元素。
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The composer incorporated elements of orientalism into his symphony, using exotic scales and instrumentation.
作曲家將東方主義元素融入他的交響樂中，使用了異國情調的音階和樂器。
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