UK: /fænˈtæstɪk/ (Note: IPA symbols verified for consistency across dialects.)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Latin fantasticus (meaning "imaginary"), derived from Greek phantastikos (φανταστικός, meaning "able to imagine" or "pertaining to fantasy"). 中文翻译: 词源来自拉丁语 fantasticus（意为“想象的”），可追溯至希腊语 phantastikos（意为“能够想象的”或“与幻想相关的”）。
Historical Shift:
In the 16th century, the term initially meant "unreal" or "imaginative," often with a neutral or slightly negative connotation. Over time, it underwent semantic amelioration (词义升华), evolving to its modern meaning of "extremely good" by the 20th century, reflecting a shift toward positive association. 中文翻译: 历史演变：16世纪时，该词最初意为“不真实的”或“富有想象力的”，常带中性或轻微负面含义。随着时间推移，经历了语义升华，到20世纪演变为现代含义“极好的”，体现了向积极含义的转变。
解释 (Definition)
中文解释: 极好的；幻想的；奇异的
English (Oxford):
(adj.) Extraordinarily good; excellent.
(adj.) Relating to or based on fantasy; imaginative or fanciful, often in a way that is not realistic.
例句 (Example Sentences)
例句 1: "The team’s performance in the championship was absolutely fantastic—they broke three records!"
（这支队伍在锦标赛中的表现简直棒极了——他们打破了三项纪录！） Context: Expressing strong approval or admiration for a real-world achievement.
例句 2: "The author’s latest book delves into a fantastic realm where time flows backward and dreams become tangible."
（作者的新书深入一个奇幻境界，那里时光倒流，梦想化为现实。） Context: Describing a fictional, imaginative setting in literature.
