also nonconformist, 1610s, originally one who adhered to Church of England doctrine but not its practice, from non- + conformist. After their ejection under the Act of Uniformity (1662) the name passed to the separate churches they joined or formed. In general use from 1670s as "one who does not participate in a practice or course of action." As an adjective from 1640s.
权威例句
1. The language of Darwin was intelligible to experts and non-experts alike.
达尔文的语言无论对专家还是非专业人士而言都明白易懂。
2. Non-violence and patience are the central tenets of their faith.
非暴力和忍耐是他们的信仰的核心原则。
3. The Afro-Asian nations had approved the basic general principles of non-alignment.
亚非国家已经同意了不结盟的基本通则。
4. His new relationship with Germany is enshrined in a new non-aggression treaty.
他与德国的新关系受新的互不侵犯条约的保护。
5. The General does not like non-combatant personnel near a scene of action.