iconic 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /aɪˈkɑːnɪk/
- UK: /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
(Note: IPA verified for both American and British English, reflecting the stress on the second syllable and vowel difference in the third syllable.)
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
From Greek eikōnikos (pertaining to an image or icon), derived from eikōn (image, icon). The term entered English via Latin iconicus and French iconique.
中文翻译: 源自希腊语 eikōnikos（与图像或圣像相关），源于 eikōn（图像、圣像）。该词通过拉丁语 iconicus 和法语 iconique 进入英语。 - Historical Shift:
Initially used in religious contexts to describe images of saints or religious figures (17th century); evolved in the 20th century to describe anything widely recognized as representative or symbolic of a culture, era, or idea (semantic broadening).
中文翻译: 最初用于宗教语境，描述圣徒或宗教人物的图像（17世纪）；20世纪演变为描述任何被广泛认可为文化、时代或思想象征的事物（语义扩展）。 - If no record: N/A (well-documented etymology)
解释 (Definition)
- 中文解释: 标志性的；图标的；符号性的（形容具有公认象征意义或代表性的事物）
- English (Oxford):
- (adj.) Relating to or characteristic of an icon (a person or thing widely revered as a symbol);
- (adj.) Widely recognized and representative of a particular idea, style, or culture
例句 (Example Sentences)
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例句 1:
"The Sydney Opera House is an iconic symbol of Australia’s modern architecture."
（悉尼歌剧院是澳大利亚现代建筑的标志性象征。）
Context: Describing a globally recognized cultural landmark as a symbol. -
例句 2:
"Her leather jacket and sunglasses became iconic during the punk rock era."
（她的皮夹克和太阳镜在朋克摇滚时代成为了标志性符号。）
Context: Highlighting fashion items as representative of a cultural movement. -
例句 3:
"The brand’s logo is so iconic that it’s recognizable without any text."
（该品牌的logo极具标志性，无需文字即可识别。）
Context: Referring to a visual symbol with strong associative meaning.
