fantastic 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /fænˈtæstɪk/
- UK: /fænˈtæstɪk/
(Note: IPA verified; both American and British pronunciations are identical for this word.)
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
From Latin fantasticus (imaginary), derived from Greek phantastikos (pertaining to imagination, capable of imagining), which itself stems from phantazein (to make visible, imagine).
中文翻译: 起源于拉丁语 fantasticus(想象的),源自希腊语 phantastikos(与想象相关,能够想象的),最终来源于 phantazein(使可见,想象)。 - Historical Shift:
The word emerged in the 16th century with the meaning "unreal, pertaining to fantasy or imagination" (e.g., "fantastic creatures"). Over time, particularly in the 20th century, it underwent semantic amelioration (positive meaning shift) to denote "extremely good or impressive," reflecting a transition from describing imagination to praising quality.
中文翻译: 该词于16世纪出现,最初意为“不真实的,与幻想或想象相关”(如“奇幻生物”)。随着时间推移,尤其是在20世纪,它经历了语义改善(意义向积极方向转变),表示“极其出色或令人印象深刻”,体现了从描述想象到赞美品质的转变。
解释 (Definition)
- 中文解释:
- 极好的;极出色的(现代常用义)
- 幻想的;想象的(较旧义,现多用于文学语境)
- 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:
"We had a fantastic time at the concert—every performance was unforgettable."
(我们在音乐会上度过了一段极美妙的时光——每一场演出都令人难忘。)
Context: Expressing enthusiasm and high satisfaction about an experience. -
例句 2:
"The artist’s portfolio features fantastic landscapes filled with glowing flowers and crystalline rivers."
(这位艺术家的作品集描绘了充满发光花朵和水晶河流的奇幻景观。)
Context: Describing imaginative, otherworldly imagery in art.