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ENTP Personality Type: The Intuitive Seeker

ENTP人格类型：直觉捕手？？

 

The ENTP personality type is one of sixteen types. ENTPs are versatile, open-minded, and restless. Easily bored, they are constantly toying with new ideas and scanning for possibilities. Because of their insatiable thirst for novelty, their interests can seem limitless.

ENTP是16种人格型之一，ENTP通常多才多艺、心胸开阔、永不满足，他们很容易感到无聊，总是在探索新想法、寻找更多的可能性。由于他们对新鲜事物有着无止境的渴望，因此通常都有广泛的兴趣爱好。

As is true of the ENFP, ENTPs’ minds move at a frenetic pace, contributing to restlessness, anxiousness, and erratic sleeping patterns. Not only are they constantly scanning for new possibilities, but also generating new ideas and associations. Moreover, ENTPs enjoy sharing and exchanging their ideas with others. Considering how their minds are drawn in so many different directions, it is no wonder that ENTPs can seem restless, scattered, distractible, and, rightly or not, are commonly diagnosed with ADD or ADHD.

和ENFP一样，ENTP有着如过山车般的思维速度，这让他们常常感到焦躁不安、思虑过甚，甚至睡眠也不太稳定。他们不仅仅只是探索一些新的可能，还会实实在在地生产出一些新的观点和想法，并且乐于分享这些想法。如果能够明白他们的思维就是靠发散的方式构建出来的，那就不难理解为什么他们会看上去如此坐立难安、难以集中精神。不管对不对，反正ENTP常常会被诊断为ADD（注意力缺失症）或ADHD（少儿多动症）。

Unlike ENTJs or other types with a dominant Judging function, ENTPs do not carefully screen and filter incoming information. They are truly among the most open-minded of all types when it comes to absorbing ideas from without. However, just because they are permeable to new information does not mean they are quick to accept it as true. As ENTPs ingest ideas over time, they gradually develop, even if somewhat passively, their own theories about the world and human nature. When these theories don’t square with conventional thinking, which is often the case, they grow increasingly skeptical and critical of majority viewpoints. So despite their status as Extraverts, ENTPs can resemble INT types with regard to their skepticism and unconventional thinking.

和ENTJ或者其他主导功能为判断型的人格不同，ENTP并不会仔细地筛选自己接收到的信息，他们确实是十六种人格中最为开放的人格型，因为当外界的信息进来时他们不会做任何的屏蔽处理，但是，这也并不意味着他们马上就接受了所有的信息。随着时间的推移，ENTP开始逐渐地（即使是被动地）培养起自己对于世界与人性的看法，而当这些想法与传统观念相左时，他们会越来越对“大多数人的观点”持怀疑与批判态度。因此，尽管ENTP是外向型人格，但在“不可知论”和“反常规思维”上，反而会与INT型人格很像。

When engrossed in their dominant function, Extraverted Intuition (Ne), ENTPs are not highly intentional or agenda-driven (their only agenda might be one of avoiding boredom). Hence, they may not be as consciously driven or obsessed with hammering down truth as the INTP is. Nonetheless, many ENTPs, especially those who have developed their auxiliary function, Introverted Thinking (Ti), come to recognize their penchant for philosophizing. Like INTPs, they enjoy exploring unifying patterns and broad metaphysical speculations. Despite these propensities, they seem less apt to develop an exclusive focus on intellectual pursuits. As Extraverts, they can be reluctant to focus on any singular pursuit, preferring to distribute their energies across different hobbies and interests.

当ENTP沉浸在自己的主导功能——外向直觉(Ne)时， 通常都没有什么目标性或者驱动力(可能对他们而言唯一的驱动就是“死都不要无聊”)。因此，他们不太会像INTP那样有很强的自我驱动或者沉迷于对真理的追求。但是也有一些ENTP，尤其是那些已经发展起了自己的辅助功能——内向思考(Ti)的ENTP，会逐步开始意识到自己对于哲学思维的兴趣，就像INTP一样，他们会开始喜欢探索大一统的模式和形而上学的哲学思想。但尽管有一丢丢这方面的兴趣，总体而言ENTP还是不太专注于智力上的追求。作为外向型人格，他们并不愿意只守着一个爱好，而倾向于把精力放在各种各样的兴趣上。

ENTPs’ tertiary function, Extraverted Feeling (Fe), is a strong interpersonal function. This, along with their verbose Ne, contributes to ENTPs’ love for engaging with others possessing similar interests. Despite their tendency toward restlessness and distractibility, ENTPs can focus when partaking in stimulating discussions or activities. Like INTPs, they are more interested in discussing ideas than engaging in small talk. Their Ne, Ti, and Fe confer an interest in analyzing what makes people tick—their motivations, interests, patterns, and propensities. Through their relationships, ENTPs sharpen their theories of human nature and enjoy themselves along the way.

ENTP的第三功能——外向情感(Fe)——是一个强人际型功能，这一功能和喜欢叨逼叨的Ne功能一起让ENTP非常喜欢和有相同兴趣的人打交道。尽管他们的确容易坐立不安，也难以集中注意力，但在参加那些让人兴奋的讨论或活动时，ENTP也会很投入。和INTP一样，ENTP更热衷于有深度的讨论而不是无意义的闲聊。他们的Ne、Ti和Fe都对研究人的动机、兴趣点、行为模式和偏好倾向感兴趣，ENTP在分析这些时是真的乐在其中，同时也以此为契机不断打磨自己对于人性的认知。

When it comes to schooling, the degree to which the ENTP feels engaged depends largely on the circumstances. Like other NTs, they generally excel in math and science. But as dominant Intuitives, they tend to have broad scholastic interests that extend into the arts and humanities. Their inferior function, Introverted Sensing (Si), may also contribute to an interest in history. As abstract learners, ENTPs are more apt to enjoy traditional schooling than ESTPs are. Teachers often appreciate their intelligence, creativity, and genuine intellectual curiosity. However, if the instructor or coursework fails to be stimulating, they can quickly become bored, restless, and tuned out. ENTPs are also notorious for procrastinating too long, sometimes producing work that fails to reflect their true capabilities.

在学校教育中，ENTP对学科的兴趣很大程度上取决于环境的影响。和其他NT型人格一样，ENTP总体来说比较擅长数学和理科，但又因为他们是直觉主导型人格，所以倾向于拥有广泛的学科兴趣，这会延伸到艺术类和人文学科上，ENTP的第四功能内向感觉(Si)还会促使他们对历史感兴趣。作为抽象型学习者，ENTP会比ESTP更享受传统的教育方式，老师也往往很欣赏ENTP的智力、创造力和极致的求知欲。但是，如果学科老师或者学业功课没能调动起ENTP的积极性，他们也会很快感觉到无聊，焦躁，从而失去兴趣。ENTP还是臭名昭著的拖延症患者，这可能导致有些时候他们的工作成果并不能反映出其真实水平。

ENTPs are often better at finding their place among people (Fe) than they are at identifying an ideal job in the system (Te). Their Ne (as well as their lack of Te) can make ENTPs reluctant to work within highly structured systems or organizations. Unfortunately, the modern working world seems primarily suited for those with Te in their functional stack (especially TJ types). Rife with rules, policies, and regulations, nearly all professions, as well as academic and research institutions, have become Te-laden in their methods and operations. Consequently, ENTPs often struggle to find jobs and careers that allow them to function authentically as ENTPs.

通常情况下，ENTP更善于在人群(Fe)中找到自己的位置，而不是在系统(Te)中找到一份理想的工作。他们的Ne功能（同样缺少Te）也会使ENTP并不愿意在高度结构化的系统或组织中工作，但不幸的是，现代社会的工作似乎都更适合那些Te型人格（尤其是TJ型），各种各样的规则、政策、章程，各种各样的职业、甚至学术研究机构，都已经变成了Te驱动型，因此ENTP往往很难找到让他们真正施展才华的工作。

With regard to ENTP careers, this type is best suited for working with people and ideas. Since many ENTPs are effective writers and orators, they often do well as journalists, writers, or editors. While apt to grow weary of the ncreasing systematization and bureaucracy of the modern education system, ENTPs may also enjoy teaching. ENTPs with religious affiliations may function as missionaries, pastors, or ministers, although their knack for deviating from conventional dogmas and traditions may precipitate problems. ENTPs may also enjoy work as actors, mediators, diplomats, or entrepreneurs.

在职业方面，ENTP更适合做一些与人打交道或者与想法创意有关的活儿，很多ENTP都是很棒的作家、演说家，他们通常能在记者、作家或者编辑领域有很好的发展。另外，虽然ENTP会对现代教育系统的僵化或者官僚主义感到厌倦，但他们还是很能享受教学的，另一些有宗教信仰的ENTP也可能会去当传教士或者牧师，尽管这些脱离传统的选择可能会诱发一些问题，但至少他们确实享受如演员、调解员、外交官或企业家这样的工作。

ENTP Personality Type Development & Functional Stack

ENTP的人格发展与功能类型

Each personality type prefers to use four of the eight functions first described by Jung. These four functions comprise its “functional stack.” The relative strength of preference for these four functions is expressed in the following manner: dominant, auxiliary, tertiary, and inferior. ENTPs’ first preference is Ne, followed by Ti, Fe, and Si respectively. This is depicted in the arrangement of their functional stack:

每种人格型都倾向于使用荣格所描述的八种功能中的四种。这四个功能组成了一种“人格”的“功能类型”。四个功能的相对强度以下列方式排序：主导功能、辅助功能、第三功能和第四功能。ENTP的主导功能是Ne功能，其次是Ti功能，Fe功能和Si 功能。以下是具体描述：

ENTPs’Functional Stack

ENTP的功能类型

Dominant function: Extraverted Intuition (Ne)——主导功能：外向直觉Ne

Auxiliary function: Introverted Thinking (Ti)——辅助功能：内向思考Ti

Tertiary function: Extraverted Feeling (Fe)——第三功能：外向情感Fe

Inferior function: Introverted Sensing (Si)——第四功能：内向感觉Si

we will soon discuss each of the above functions in greater depth, for now, we will turn our attention to another feature of ENTPs’ personality—their type development. As is true for all types, ENTPs’ type development consists of three phases. These phases roughly correspond to the ordering of the functional stack, with Ne being the first function to blossom, Ti the second, on so on. But as we will see, the inferior function is sort of a special case, commanding ENTPs’ attention at an earlier phase than might otherwise be expected.

我们很快就会开始深入地讨论每一个功能，但是现在，我们先转向ENTP的另一个特性——他们的人格发展。正如所有人格型一样，ENTP的人格发展包括三个阶段，这些阶段的发展过程大致相当于“功能类型”的排序过程，Ne是第一个发展的功能，以此类推是Ti，Fe和Si。正如我们所知，第四功能Si是一种特殊的存在，期望它能在较早阶段就唤起ENTP的注意力，显然是不可能的。

Phase I (Childhood-20s)

阶段一（孩童期）

Extending from childhood to early adulthood, Phase I involves the emergence and differentiation of the ENTPs’ dominant function, Extraverted Intuition (Ne). While ENTPs are generally curious and open-minded throughout their lives, this is especially pronounced during this phase of their development. Beyond the requirements of schooling, Phase I ENTPs are free to sit back and absorb the world without undue worry or concern. This allows their Ne to make all sorts of connections and associations, which can eventually coalesce into a coherent worldview.

从孩童期到成年初期，阶段一的ENTP主要表现为其主导功能外向直觉(Ne)的出现和显著化，虽然ENTP的一生都是充满好奇、保持开放的，但在这一阶段会表现得更加明显。这一阶段的ENTP，在学校教育之外，基本都可以自由地、在没有过多担心或压力的状态下，观察这个世界并从中汲取养分，他们的Ne借以对各种各样的事物建立起关系与联结，最终形成连贯的世界观。

Phase II (20s-30s)

阶段二（20s－30s） 

Once the dominant function reaches a certain threshold of strength and dominance, ENTPs’ inferior function, Introverted Sensing (Si), enters the picture and begins to play a more influential and mischievous role. This can be confusing because the inferior is not next in line for development in the functional stack, but the inferior’s undue influence derives from its bipolar relationship with the dominant function. Unfortunately, the inferior’s influence peaks in Phase II of type development, which happens to be the same time people are making life-altering decisions about their careers and relationships. We discuss ENTPs’ inferior-function related issues later in this profile.

一旦主导功能(Ne)训练到了一定的强度和支配地位，ENTP的第四功能内向感觉(Si)便会开始进入到ENTP的视线中，并逐渐扮演起更有影响力的角色。这可能会让人困惑，因为在功能排序中，第四功能Si并不是下一个就首当其冲待开发的功能。而第四功能Si的重大影响主要源自于它与主导功能Ne之间的冲突，非常不幸的是，这种冲突的影响力在ENTP的第二阶段正好达到颠峰，而这一阶段又正是人们做出“职业选择”和“关系决策”的关键阶段。我们将在后续的章节中详细讨论ENTP的第四功能所带来的相关问题。

In addition to the increasing presence and influence of Si, Phase II ENTPs are also developing their auxiliary function, Introverted Thinking (Ti). Ti brings greater order and clarity to ENTPs’ ideas, worldview, and identity. As ENTPs develop and utilize their Ti, they may also become more serious, focused, and driven.

除了第四功能Si的存在感不断增强以外，第二阶段的ENTP也会进一步发展他们的辅助功能——内向思考(Ti)，Ti功能为ENTP的认知观、世界观与自我身份认同带来了更强的秩序感和清晰感。随着ENTP不断地开发和利用他们的Ti，他们会变得更加严肃、更为专注，也更有自我驱动力。

Phase III (30s, 40s, & Beyond)

阶段三（30s，40s，及以后） 

If fortunate enough to enter Phase III, ENTPs become increasingly aware of the insidious ways of their inferior Si. As they become more aware of their inferior and learn to function more authentically as ENTPs, they experience greater balance between their Ne and Si. They discover that integrating their Si happens naturally and indirectly as they go about authentically using their Ne and Ti. As they cultivate conditions that support their natural strengths, they come to experience a heightened sense of peace, wholeness, and satisfaction.

如果能够幸运地进入到人格发展的第三阶段，ENTP会越来越能知觉到他们第四功能Si的隐秘存在感，而随着他们对Si的知觉，并逐渐学会去真实地发挥Si的作用，ENTP将在Ne和Si之间感受到更好的平衡，会发现原来当他们实实在在地使用自己的Ne和Ti时，Si的功能也在自然而然得到整合。而当他们越来越培养起这种浑然天成的感觉时，将会体验到一种更为高级的安宁、归一与自足感。

ENTPs’ Dominant Function: Extraverted Intuition (Ne)

ENTP的主导功能：外向直觉(Ne)

As described in my latest eBook, My True Type, EPs are really “purer” Perceivers than IPs are. Not only do EPs display the outer characteristics commonly associated with Perceiving (e.g., spontaneous, easygoing, adaptable, receptive), but their dominant function (Ne or Se) is also a Perceiving function.

正如我在另一本书中所描述的那样，EP型人格是比IP型人格“更纯粹”的感知者，这不仅仅是因为EP型人格所展示出的外在表现往往与“感知功能”有关（比如有很强的自发性、非常平易近人、适应性很强、接纳度很高)，也因为EP型的主导功能(Ne或Se)本身就是一种感知型的功能。

Extraverted Intuition (Ne) is a novelty-seeking function. At first glance, Se and Ne types may seem fairly similar (such conflation can be seen, for instance, in the Enneagram Seven), since both ESPs and ENPs can be outwardly active, energetic, and playful. Ne differs from Se, however, in that it is more concerned with ideas, connections, and possibilities than it is with novel sensations or material goods.

外向直觉(Ne)是一个“追逐新鲜事物”的功能，乍一看，Se和Ne在这方面似乎很像（比如九型人格中第7型就是将这两者合并），然而即使ESP和ENP都是外向的、富有激情的、爱玩的，但Ne还是与Se有所不同，Ne更关注想法、关联性和可能性，而不仅仅是那些新奇的感官体验或物质层面的东西。

Extraverted Intuition can function either perceptively or expressively. The verbal expression of Ne amounts to something like “brainstorming aloud.” Although typically not to the same extent as ENFPs, when orating aloud, ENTPs may not always seem to “have a point,” quickly bouncing from one idea to the next. In many cases, “the point” is for ENTPs to find their way to a judgment, but they must first explore the options by way of their Ne. While others may distrust the seemingly arbitrary or haphazard ways of Ne, ENTPs realize its value, recognizing that in time, truth or wisdom will reveal itself. ENTPs’ primary job then, is to employ and express their Ne, trusting that it will lead them in the right direction. With that said, some ENTPs are much more cogent and streamlined in their expressions than others. Many ENTPs learn to develop and express themselves via their tertiary function, Extraverted Feeling (Fe), which is not at all random, but more direct and coherent.

外向直觉(Ne)还是一个“感知性”与“表达性”的功能，Ne的字面意思相当于“说出口的头脑风暴”，尽管ENTP不至于像ENFP那样——在表达时总会接二连三地冒出新想法，且总是快速地从一个想法跳到另一个想法——但通常情况下，ENTP也非常需要这些灵感，他们会用Ne的方式去探索这些灵感最终得出自己的判断。当其他人并不怎么信任Ne这种看似随意或偶然的方式时，ENTP却非常认可Ne的价值，而且相信随着时间的推移，真理与智慧会自然而然地显现。因此对ENTP来说，首要任务就是充分地利用并表达他们的Ne，相信Ne能够带领他们走向正确的方向。也会有一些ENTP在表达上比其他人更为精简有力，这是因为他们学着去用自己的第三功能——外向情感(Fe)来表达自己，相对而言，Fe的表达不会像Ne那样随意散漫，会表现得更明确、更清晰、更一致、更有力。

Ne also works receptively, gathering information from without. Unlike Se, it does not gather overt information, but goes beyond or looks behind sensory data. It is what allows ENTPs to discern otherwise hidden patterns, possibilities, and potentials. Ne is constantly scanning for new connections and patterns. They often employ this receptive side of their Ne in activities like reading, watching movies, and conversing with others.

Ne也表现为从外界接受信息的方式，与Se不同，Ne并没不会直接收集那些显而易见的表面数据，而会去寻找背后的、底层的感知信息，这让ENTP能够去识别隐藏的模式、可能性与潜在前景。Ne会经常性地捕捉到一些新的联结与模式，在阅读、观影、交谈等活动中ENTP都能充分感受到Ne捕捉信息的方式。

Because it is an extraverted function, Ne is more divergent, extensive, and open-ended than Introverted Intuition (Ni). Ni is more intensive and convergent, conferring a greater sense of conviction and closure. Once Ni has done its work, INJs are apt to feel there is a single correct solution. Ne, by contrast, is disposed to multiplying rather than reducing the number of possible options or solutions. Only through use of their auxiliary Ti can ENTPs move toward convergence.

由于Ne是一个外向型功能，它会比内向直觉(Ni)要更为发散、开阔、也更无拘无束。Ni就要更紧密、更聚焦，表现出更强的确信感与封闭感。当Ni工作完，INJ通常就会得出一个行之有效的解决方法，但Ne的工作却反而会带来更多的可能性与解决途径，并不会消减掉一些选项，因此对ENTP来说，只有通过他们的辅助功能Ti，才能得出结论、走向最终解。

Ne also confers open-mindedness. It helps ENTPs see truth on both sides of an issue without forming unwarranted judgments or premature conclusions. It also contributes an openness to alternative or Bohemian lifestyles, allowing ENTPs to entertain options such as vegetarianism or joining a commune.

Ne功能还会让人视野开阔，帮助ENTP看到事物的两面性，而不会仅仅依赖一些毫无根据的判断或者先入为主的印象。Ne功能也可能会使ENTP投向一种更另类的、波西米亚式的生活方式，比如变成一个素食者、加入一个公社。

Ne also resists excessive external structuring, which can feel like an imposition to ENTPs’ sense of personal freedom and autonomy. ENTPs scoff at what they see as unnecessary or overly rigid rules, regulations, or procedures. They also dislike unchanging or sterile surroundings. When the environment is too bland or sterile, they can quickly become bored and restless.

Ne功能也不喜欢外界环境的过度影响，因为这会禁锢ENTP的自由感与自主性。ENTP通常都看不上那些死板的规则、条例、章程制度，他们认为过于严苛的规定是没必要的，他们也不喜欢一成不变的、枯燥乏味的环境，当外在环境过于乏味时，他们会很快变得烦躁不安。

Like other NPs, ENTPs can have a love-hate relationship with their Ne. They love the fact that it helps them remain open-minded, to see the bigger picture, and to appreciate different options and perspectives. They also enjoy its attendant sense of adventure, expectancy, and wonderment toward life’s mysteries. But Ne also has its challenges. It can make it difficult for ENTPs to feel calm and satisfied, to arrive at firm conclusions, or to feel confident in their decision-making.

和其他所有NP型人格一样，ENTP也常常对他们的Ne功能爱恨交加，他们的确喜欢Ne功帮助他们保持开放的心态，把握宏观的图景，欣赏多样的选择与观点，他们也享受Ne功能所带来的冒险感、期待感、和对生命奥秘的惊叹，但Ne功能同样也给ENTP带来了不小的挑战，它会使ENTP难以得出坚定的结论，或者对自己的选择有充分的信心，这会使ENTP难以获得一种确信的平静感与满足感。

ENTPs’Auxiliary Function: Introverted Thinking (Ti)

ENTP的辅助功能：内向思考(Ti)

As dominant Perceivers, ENTPs are disposed to taking a more passive approach to life, particularly with regard to the outside world. Like other EPs, they are content to remain in a mode of open Perceiving until they are prompted, whether inwardly or outwardly, to employ their auxiliary Judging function, Introverted Thinking (Ti). When ENTPs feel compelled to engage their Ti, they become more inwardly focused and intense, similar to the typical mode of operation for INTPs. But because Ti is introverted in its direction, onlookers may fail to notice this more rational side of the ENTP.

由于ENTP的主导功能表现为“感知者”，他们更倾向于选择被动的生活方式，尤其是在面对外部世界的时候。和其他EP型人格一样，他们很乐于保持一种开放的感知状态，直到某个节点开始意识到需要去探索自己的辅助判断功能——内向思考(Ti)了。当ENTP开始探索他们的Ti时，会逐渐变得更专注、更聚焦，类似于INTP的典型状态。但由于Ti是内向型的判断功能，所以外人可能不太会感受到ENTP理性的这一面。

Ti involves the application of logic and reason for the sake of understanding a given situation, system, or problem. It also works to bring structure and order to the inner world. This inner structuring grants ENTPs a good sense of inner control.

Ti功能是指在面对任何情境、系统和问题时，运用逻辑与理性去处理，它也为内在世界搭建起结构与秩序，这种内在构建能够为ENTP带来强烈的自我控制感。

When engaging their Ti, ENTPs dig into the background of their thoughts to better understand their origins and to ensure their ideas are logical. Like INTPs, they can quickly find inconsistencies or logical shortcomings in a given theory or argument. They excel at identifying exceptions or imagining scenarios in which the proposed explanation might breakdown. They find it easier to identify logical shortcomings or inconsistencies —to assert what is not true—than to confidently assert what is true.

随着Ti功能的发展，ENTP会开始深入地挖掘自己思想的底层根源，来更好地理解自己思维的起源，同时也确保它们是合乎逻辑的。就像INTP一样，他们可以很快地识别理论或论述中的“不一致”或“逻辑缺陷”，他们善于鉴别异常情况、或者预测可能导致系统崩溃的场景，对他们而言，识别“不一致”或者“逻辑缺陷”——即断言什么错的，要比去断言什么是对的容易得多。

The difference between Ti in ENTPs versus INTPs is its place in the functional stack. For INTPs, it comes first, which makes them quicker to inwardly judge. INTPs then use their auxiliary Ne to open up and further explore their initial judgments. In ENTPs, the order is reversed. Rather than starting with an initial judgment or presumption like INTPs, they approach things through the fresh eyes of Intuition. They then employ their Ti to analyze and enhance the logic and structuring of their Ne perceptions.

ENTP与INTP的Ti差异主要源于它们排序位置的不同，对INTP来说，Ti是首先出现的，这让他们能更快地做出内在判断，然后才用辅助功能Ne去进一步探索和补充，而对ENTP来说，这个顺序是颠倒的，他们并不像INTP那样从一个最初的判断或假设开始，而是直接先用“直觉”去观察事物，然后再使用Ti分析和增强内在逻辑与结构。

In addition to the different ordering of their functional stacks, ENTPs, as dominant Perceivers, can more easily leave things open-ended or ambiguous than INTPs can. Their Ne dominance also makes them more open to “playing” than INTPs are. I once administered a values inventory and was surprised when a couple ENTPs marked “having fun” as one of their top priorities in life. To most INTPs, whose dominant Ti compels them to take life seriously, such a response smacks of hedonism and would likely be among their lowest ranked values. ENTPs’ dominant Ne may also confer a greater interest in the arts and culture than typically seen among INTPs

除了功能排序的位置不同之外，ENTP的主导功能表现为“感知者”，他们看待事物会比INTP更愿意停留在一个开放性的、模糊状的情境中，同时Ne主导也让他们会比INTP更爱“玩”。曾经我做过一个“价值清单”，当时我曾很惊讶有一对ENTP夫妇选择了“玩乐”作为他们生活的最高价值。而对大多数INTP来说，主导功能Ti使他们对生活通常都抱有严肃的态度，这种“享乐主义”的价值很可能在INTP的清单上排名最低。ENTP的Ne还使他们对艺术和文化抱有极大的兴趣，而这一点在INTP身上也较少看到。

The difference between Ti and Fi seems largely a matter of interests and emphases. Fi types (FPs) are more concerned and skilled with moral judgments (Fi) than logical ones (Ti). They judge in terms of good and bad, love and hate, like and dislike. TPs, in contrast, start out with a need for sound logic (Ti) and are generally less concerned with matters of taste or morality upfront. They think less in terms of love and hate than reasonable and unreasonable, logical and illogical. With that said, since T and F are adjacent in ENTPs’functional stack, it can sometimes be a bit tricky, especially early in their development, to tease out their T-F preference.

Ti与Fi的区别很大程度在于它们兴趣点和关注点的不同，Fi型(FP)更关注道德判断，而Ti则更注重逻辑判断，Fi型（FP）往往从善恶，爱恨，喜厌的角度进行评判，而Ti（TP）则考虑逻辑的合理性，往往并不关心个人的喜好或道德的好坏，他们对爱恨的思考要比对逻辑理性的思考少得多。但在ENTP的功能排序中，T和F的位置是相邻的，所以在成长时要明确地鉴别出他们“T-F”的偏好就似乎有些棘手，尤其在发展的早期阶段。

ENTPs’ Tertiary Function: Extraverted Feeling (Fe)

ENTP的第三功能：外向情感(Fe)

ENTPs’ tertiary function is Extraverted Feeling (Fe). Fe is the most interpersonal of all the functions, striving for interpersonal peace, harmony, and understanding. This not only involves attending to what is said, but also how something is said. While ENTPs may be less disturbed by or sensitive to external disharmony than some other types, they still work, even if largely unwittingly, to cultivate good feelings in the environment.

ENTP的第三功能是外向情感(Fe)，作为所有功能中最具人际作用的功能，Fe致力于促进人际和谐、融洽、互相理解，这不仅仅只关注“表达的内容”，还关注“怎么样去表达”。尽管ENTP对外部不和谐的感知或敏感度可能并没有其他人格型那么强，但他们仍然会愿意（甚至很大程度上是无意识地）去营造和谐的整体氛围。

We can also approach ENTPs’ Fe more theoretically. Namely, since Fe is their preferred extraverted Judging function and falls lower in their functional stack, ENTPs are less comfortable extroverting judgments (Fe) than keeping them to themselves (Ti). This can lead ENTPs, along with other Perceiving types, to habitually defer to others’ wishes rather than asserting their own. And because ENTPs have strong minds, they may grow inwardly resentful of those they see as trying to control them. Granted, they are generally more self-assertive than IPs are, but their discomfort in deploying Fe can still get kindle problems in ENTPs’ relationships.

我们也可以从理论上来探讨一下ENTP的Fe功能，由于Fe是他们优先的外向判断功能，但在功能排序中又处于较后的位置，因此对ENTP来说，相对于保持内在的自我(Ti)，向外表达就并不那么舒服，这可能会使ENTP和其他感知型人格一样，习惯于顺从别人的意愿，而不是坚持自己的想法。又因为ENTP其实有很强的主见，所以他们可能会对那些（他们觉得）试图要掌控他们的人产生怨恨。当然，ENTP通常还是会比IP型人格要更有气场，但他们使用Fe时的不适感依旧可能会在人际关系中引发问题。

ENTPs’ Inferior Function: Introverted Sensing (Si)

ENTP的第四功能：内向感觉(Si)

As is true of other types, ENTPs can be easily blinded to the degree to which their inferior function impacts their decisions and behavior. ENTPs seeking self-knowledge and personal growth must work to understand the ways their inferior function, Introverted Sensing (Si), manifests in their personality.

和其他型一样，ENTP也容易忽略掉第四功能对他们行为和决定的影响。对ENTP来说，要想进一步提升自我认知、获得个人成长，都必须努力地去理解他们的第四功能——内向感觉(Si)在其人格中的表征。

Introverted Sensing is best understood when juxtaposed with its functional opposite, Ne. Despite their oppositional nature, when considered together, Ne and Si constitute a meaningful whole. As we have seen, Ne explores new ideas and possibilities. Si, by contrast, is concerned with preserving the past. Ne knows no limits, seeing infinite options and possibilities, while Si sees clearly defined limits as determined by past precedent. Ne is liberal and unfettered, Si conservative and careful. What is fascinating is that all of these opposing forces can exist within the same personality type. ENTPs tend to consciously identify with the needs and values of their Ne, while their subconscious pushes for the interests of Si.

当与其对立的功能Ne放在一起去看时，Si要更容易理解，因为尽管它们（Ne和Si）互相对立，但只有合在一起才会构成一个有意义的整体。正如我们所知，Ne探索新想法、新的可能性，而Si关注过去；Ne没有边界感，能看到无限的选择和可能性，而Si看到的是过去的先例，因此有明确的界限感；Ne是自由的、无拘无束的，而Si是保守的、谨慎的，更有趣的是，这些相互对立的力量又往往可以存在于同一个人格型中。ENTP倾向于有意识地去认同Ne的需求与价值，同时又潜意识地维系Si的利益点。

When using Ne, ENTPs can be rather oblivious to details. They may fail to effectively attend to the concrete details of daily life, such as forgetting to pay the bills, being careless with their diet, or not taking enough exercise. When engrossed in a creative project, however, ENTPs can look like INTJs, becoming perfectionistic and obsessive over details. As N-dominants, it can be difficult for them to accept anything less than perfection when it comes to the physical embodiment (S) of their vision or ideas (N).

当使用Ne时，ENTP可能会忽略掉很多细节，他们可能无法有效地处理日常生活中的琐事，比如忘记付账单、饮食简单粗暴、或者缺少足够的锻炼。当他们专注于创意性的工作时，会变得像INTJ——完美主义、强迫症式的精益求精，而作为N型主导人格，为了使他们N的理想在S的现实中完美实现，的确是很难接受哪怕一点点的不完美。

A most overlooked feature of Si is its perception and awareness of internal bodily sensations—the body as felt and experienced from within. But since Si is ENTPs’ inferior function, they may feel out of touch with their inner body. To compensate, they may grant too much attention to certain physical sensations, making them more susceptible to hypochondriasis or psychosomatic illnesses, in which an increased focus on bodily sensations cultivates or heightens symptoms.

Si一个最被忽视的特征是它的“知觉性”和“对身体内在的感知”——从内在感受身体状况。但由于Si是ENTP的第四功能，他们可能会觉得与自己的身体缺少联结，为了弥补这一点，又会对一些生理感受给予过多的关注，从而在“疑心病”或“消极心理暗示”的影响下，加重病情或症状。

N and S also have a temporal element. Si concerns itself with the past, while Ne is focused on future possibilities and potentials. ENTPs’ Si can confer an interest in the details of history. They also enjoy using their Ne to explore historical meanings, interpretations, and implications. This is why many ENTPs take up politics or journalism, careers that allow them to use their knowledge of history to analyze current events and speculate about the future.

N和S还有时态方面的差异：Si关注过去，而Ne则专注未来的可能性与发展潜力，ENTP的Si可能会对历史的细节产生兴趣，但他们同样也会喜欢用Ne来探索历史的意义、教训和启示，这也是为什么很多ENTP会从事政治或新闻行业，这些职业能够让他们利用历史知识去分析时事，预测未来。

ENTPs also experience tension between the traditional (Si) and the novel or unconventional (Ne). This is especially common for ENTPs in Phases I and II of their type development. To some degree, they remain attached and drawn to their childhood traditions (Si). At the same time, however, their Ne and Ti may encourage them to deconstruct and even rebel against those traditions. This can engender identity confusion in ENTPs, unsure of the degree to which they should break from their childhood traditions versus reconceiving themselves. Such struggles can leave ENTPs with questions like: Should I opt for family life or an unconventional lifestyle? Should I pursue the security of a conventional career (Si) or something more creative and potentially risky (Ne)?

同样，ENTP也能感受到保守的Si与追求新鲜、打破常规的Ne之间的拉扯和角力，尤其是在人格发展的第一阶段和第二阶段，这种角力尤其明显。某种程度上，他们的确依恋于童年的经验(Si)，但与此同时Ne和Ti又会鼓励他们解构过去，甚至反抗传统。这可能会给他们造成一定的身份认知混乱，不确信他们究竟是应该从童年的环境中脱离出来，还是应该接受现状，这样的挣扎会使他们产生疑问：我到底应该选择回归家庭还是应该选择打破常规？我是应该选择有安全感的传统职业(Si)还是应该选择更有创造性同时也更具风险的新兴职业(Ne)?

In considering such questions, ENTPs, need to ensure they are leading with their dominant function rather than their inferior. As N-dominants, ENTPs’ best strengths involve creatively exploring ideas, theories, and connections. To best utilize these strengths, they need to ensure they are not allowing their inferior Si to impose undue limits or boundaries on their explorations. They are generally better off using their Ne, as well as the reasoning capacities of their Ti, to hash out truth, rather than deferring to Si traditions.

当遇到上述这些问题时，ENTP需要明确，他们应该更遵从自己主导功能的选择，而不是次级功能。作为N型主导人格， ENTP的最佳优势还是在于创造性地探索想法、理论与联系，为了更好地发挥这些优势，他们就需要确保不让自己的次级功能Si在探索过程中强加上一些不适宜的限制或禁锢。一般来说，ENTP最好还是要充分地利用自己的Ne功能和Ti功能的逻辑推理能力，去发现真理，而不应该顺从于自己保守传统的Si。

【编者注：翻译完这篇，其实没有太get到ENTP与ENFP之间的区别，主导功能Ne的表现是一致的，那就只剩下Ti+Fe与Fi+Te的区别？前者的内在价值秩序建立在逻辑判断的基础上，后者的内在价值秩序建立在道德判断的基础上——这大概也就是最核心的差别了，因此相比之下ENFP的圣母心和悲悯气场应该会强很多。总结起来，两者的外向功能都是Ne、Fe、Te（ENTP是由Te走向Fe，ENFP是由Fe走向Te），外在性格表征大概会看上去很相似，但内在秩序的构建基础却不一样（其实还是不太确信这种内在秩序的不同会在外在行为上造成多大的差异，待考）啊！所以8种N型人格只剩下ENTJ了吧，有点小期待咯】

【其他人格型戳戳戳】

MBTI人格系列翻译整理①—— INFJ圣人型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理②—— INTJ专家型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理③—— ENFP记者型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理④—— INFP哲学家型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理⑤—— ENFJ教育家型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理⑥——ENFP：Campaigner personality

MBTI人格系列翻译整理⑦—— INTP学者型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理⑨—— ENTJ元帅型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理⑩—— ISFJ守护者型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理⑪—— ISFP艺术家型

MBTI人格系列翻译整理⑫—— ISTP工匠型