UK: /fænˈtæstɪk/ (Note: IPA symbols verified for consistency in stress and vowel sounds.)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Latin fantasticus (imaginary, fanciful), derived from Greek phantastikos (pertaining to imagination, capable of creating mental images), which itself stems from phantasia (imagination, appearance). 中文翻译: 起源于拉丁语 fantasticus（想象的、幻想的），源自希腊语 phantastikos（与想象相关，能够创造心理意象），最终来自 phantasia（想象、表象）。
Historical Shift:
The term first entered English in the 16th century with the meaning "unreal, based on imagination" (e.g., describing fantastical stories or illusions). Over time, particularly in the 20th century, it evolved to denote "extremely good or impressive," a process known as semantic amelioration (upgrading of meaning). 中文翻译: 该词于16世纪首次进入英语，意为“不真实的、基于想象的”（如描述奇幻故事或幻觉）。随着时间推移，尤其在20世纪，其含义演变为“极其出色或令人印象深刻的”，这一过程称为语义改善（意义提升）。
解释 (Definition)
中文解释:
极好的；极出色的（形容事物令人赞叹）
幻想的；奇异的（形容充满想象或不现实的事物）
English (Oxford):
(adj.) Extraordinarily good; excellent.
(adj.) Relating to or based on fantasy; imaginary or unrealistic.
例句 (Example Sentences)
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: Praising outstanding achievement.
例句 2:
*"The artist’s portfolio includes fantastic illustrations of mythical creatures."
