karma

名词 n.
/ˈkɑː(ɹ).mə/    /ˈkɑː(ɹ).mə/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth. Hinduism,Jainism,Sikhism,countable,uncountable
    — ‘We are all part of a circle of karma. We will be rewarded for the good deeds of our forefathers, and pay the price for their sins.’
  2. A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate. countable,uncountable
  3. A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere. countable,uncommon,uncountable
    — That means everything from lighting to the vibes, the karma of the room.
  4. A score assigned to a user or post on some discussion forums, indicating popularity or perceived value. Internet,countable,uncountable

词形变化

karmas plural

词源

Borrowed from Sanskrit कर्म (kárma), nom.sg. of कर्मन् (kárman, “act, action, performance”); first attested in English in 1785 in a translation of the Bhagavad Gita by Charles Wilkins.
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