1794 (n.) in the theological sense "one who affirms the humanity of Christ but denies his pre-existence and divinity," from humanity + suffix from unitarian, etc.; see humanism. Meaning "philanthropist, one who advocates or practices human action to solve social problems" is from 1842, originally disparaging, with a suggestion of excess. As an adjective, by 1834.
实用例句
1. Even as a humanitarian mission it has been only a qualified success.
即便是作为一次人道主义行动，它也不过是取得了有限的成功。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He termed the war a humanitarian nightmare.
他称这场战争是一场人道主义噩梦。
来自柯林斯例句
3. to provide humanitarian aid to the war zone
给战区提供人道主义援助
来自《权威词典》
4. The British government has now suspended humanitarian aid to the area.
英国政府现已暂停对这一地区的人道主义援助.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. She has many humanitarian interests and contributes a lot to them.