trend of thought; ideological trend; surge of ideas
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
ideological trend; trend of thought; intellectual current
formalRefers to influential intellectual movements or currents within a specific social class or time period, often used in historical, political, or literary contexts.
The May Fourth intellectual trend had a profound impact on China's modernization.
This literary trend was very popular in the 1980s.
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The rise of new ideological trends often accompanies social change.
noun
surge of thoughts; succession of ideas; mental agitation
literaryDescribes the continuous flow or turbulence of thoughts in one's mind, often used with verbs like 起伏 (rise and fall) or 澎湃 (surge) to describe emotional or intellectual excitement.
He stood by the sea, his thoughts surging up and down, unable to calm down for a long time.
Recalling the past, she couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
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Sitting alone late at night, his thoughts manifold, he had no sleepiness at all.