anthropomorphism
anthropomorphism
an∙thro∙po∙mor∙phis∙m / ˌænθrəpəˈmɔrfɪzəm ; ˌænθrəpəˈmɔ:fɪzəm /
◙noun [U]
1. the belief that animals or objects have the same feelings and qualities as humans
• 拟人论，拟人观〔认为动物或物体具有人类的情感、特质〕
2. [technical] the belief that God can appear in a human or animal form
• 神人同形论〔认为神能具有人的外貌〕
♦anthropomorphicadj.
