fantastic 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /fænˈtæstɪk/
- UK: /fænˈtæstɪk/
(Note: IPA verified for standard American and British pronunciation)
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
From Latin fantasticus (meaning "imaginary"), derived from Greek phantastikos (φανταστικός, meaning "pertaining to the imagination" or "able to imagine").
中文翻译: 词源:源自拉丁语 fantasticus(意为“想象的”),可追溯至希腊语 phantastikos(意为“与想象相关的”或“能够想象的”)。 - Historical Shift:
In the 16th century, the term initially meant "unreal" or "imaginative" (often with a negative connotation of being unrealistic). By the 20th century, it evolved to its modern meaning of "extremely good"—a process known as semantic amelioration (upgrading of meaning).
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”(常带有不切实际的负面含义)。到20世纪,其含义演变为现代的“极好的”,这一过程被称为语义改善(词义升华)。
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; imaginary or fanciful.
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 real-world achievement. -
例句 2:
"The author’s fantastic descriptions of the alien planet made the science fiction novel unforgettable."
(作者对外星