“灵性”常见的英文表达有 spirituality、spirit(在特定语境下) 或 psychic ability(侧重超自然感知能力时) ,具体使用取决于语境:
spirituality:这是最常用、最直接的翻译,强调与精神、灵魂相关的品质或状态,涵盖宗教、哲学、心灵成长等深层次的精神追求。例如:
She has a deep sense of spirituality.(她有很深的灵性。)
The book explores the relationship between nature and spirituality.(这本书探讨了自然与灵性之间的关系。)
spirit:在表示“精神;心灵;灵魂”时,也可间接体现“灵性”的意味,但更侧重内在本质或活力。例如:
He has a free spirit.(他有一颗自由的灵魂/有灵性。)
psychic ability:当“灵性”特指超自然感知能力(如心灵感应、预知等)时,可用此表达。例如:
Some people believe in psychic abilities and claim to have experienced them.(有些人相信灵性能力,并声称自己有过这样的经历。)