fantastic 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /fænˈtæstɪk/
- UK: /fænˈtæstɪk/
(Note: IPA symbols verified for consistency across dialects)
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
From Latin fantasticus (meaning "imaginary"), derived from Greek phantastikos (φανταστικός), which translates to "pertaining to the imagination" or "able to imagine."
中文翻译: 起源于拉丁语 fantasticus（意为“想象的”），源自希腊语 phantastikos（φανταστικός），含义为“与想象相关的”或“能够想象的”。 - Historical Shift:
In the 16th century, the term initially denoted "unreal" or "related to imagination," often with a neutral or slightly negative connotation (e.g., describing something as "fanciful" or "not based in reality"). Over time, especially in modern usage, it evolved to mean "extremely good or impressive," a shift known as semantic amelioration (positive meaning evolution).
中文翻译: 16世纪时，该词最初表示“不真实的”或“与想象相关的”，常带有中性或轻微负面含义（如描述某事“空想的”或“不基于现实的”）。随着时间推移，尤其在现代用法中，其含义演变为“极好的或令人印象深刻的”，这一变化被称为语义改善（词义向积极方向演变）。
解释 (Definition)
- 中文解释: 极好的；幻想的；奇异的
- English (Oxford):
- (adj.) Extraordinarily good; excellent or delightful.
- (adj.) Relating to or based on fantasy; imaginative or fanciful, often involving unrealistic elements.
例句 (Example Sentences)
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例句 1:
"The team’s performance in the championship was fantastic—they broke three records!"
（这支队伍在锦标赛中的表现棒极了——他们打破了三项纪录！）
Context: Expressing high praise for a remarkable achievement. -
例句 2:
"The children created a fantastic story about a magical forest where trees could talk."
（孩子们编造了一个奇幻的故事，讲述一片会说话的树木组成的魔法森林。）
Context: Describing a creative, imaginary narrative with supernatural elements. -
例句 3 (Historical Usage, Rare Today):
"His theories about time travel were dismissed as fantastic and unscientific."
（他关于时间旅行的理论被斥为空想且
