fantastic 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /fænˈtæstɪk/
- UK: /fænˈtæstɪk/
(Note: IPA verified for the adjective "fantastic")
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
From Latin "fantasticus" (imaginary), derived from Greek "phantastikos" (relating to the faculty of imagination, from "phantazein" to show, imagine).
中文翻译: 起源于拉丁语 "fantasticus"(想象的),源自希腊语 "phantastikos"(与想象能力相关,来自 "phantazein" 意为“展示、想象”)。 - Historical Shift:
First recorded in the 16th century with the meaning "unreal, imaginary" (e.g., describing something from fantasy). Over time, especially in the 20th century, it evolved to mean "extremely good" through semantic amelioration (positive shift in meaning).
中文翻译: 最早记录于16世纪,意为“不真实的、想象的”(如描述幻想中的事物)。随着时间推移,尤其在20世纪,通过语义改善(词义向积极方向转变),演变为“极好的”。
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 absolutely fantastic!"
(这支队伍在锦标赛中的表现简直太棒了!)
Context: Expressing high praise for a real-world achievement. -
例句 2:
"The artist’s portfolio features fantastic landscapes filled with glowing flora and mythical creatures."