hylomorphism

hylomorphism

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• 网络形质论；士林派的形质说；阴阳论和希腊的质相论

英汉解释

n.	1. the belief that all material objects are made up of matter, which is only potential, and form, which makes the object an actuality

例句

Through hylomorphism, Thomas Aquinas established his theory about the structure of human being.

透过形质論，多玛斯•阿奎那建立他对于人的结构的探讨。