1 classic /ˈklæsɪk/ adjective Learner's definition of CLASSIC
[more classic; most classic]
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used to say that something has come to be considered one of the best of its kind最优秀的;第一流的;经典的 -
classic novels/movies经典小说/电影
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a classic case study on hysteria经典的癔症案例研究
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He collects classic cars.他收藏经典汽车。
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used to say that something is an example of excellence典范的 c —
used to describe something that has been popular for a long time经典的;传统的 -
classic board games传统的棋类游戏
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The recipe is a new version of a classic dish.这个食谱是传统菜肴的创新版。
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a radio station that plays classic rock [=rock music from the past that is still popular]播放经典摇滚乐的广播电台
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: having a graceful design with simple lines典雅的;古朴的;素雅的 -
She prefers classic furniture designs.她喜欢简朴典雅的家具设计。
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It's a classic suit that won't go out of style.这套素雅的西服永远也不会过时。
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I like the car's classic contours.我喜欢这辆车简洁典雅的外形。
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: very typical典型的;有代表性的 -
The battle was a classic example/case of poor planning.这场战役堪称筹划不周的典型实例。
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a classic error典型错误
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(informal) She lost the tickets? How classic. [=it is not surprising that she lost the tickets; she often loses things]她把票弄丢了?一点儿也不稀奇。
2 classic /ˈklæsɪk/ noun
plural classics
plural classics
Learner's definition of CLASSIC
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[count] : something that has been considered to be excellent for a long time经典作品;杰作 -
That car is a classic.那款车是件经典之作。
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film/literary classics经典影片;文学名著
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I like to read the classics.我喜欢读名著。
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Their latest album is destined to become a classic. [=it is very good and will still be admired many years from now]他们的最新专辑一定会成为经典之作。
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classics [noncount] : the study of the literature, language, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome古希腊与古罗马学(对其文学、语言和文化的研究);古典学 -
He teaches classics at the local university.他在当地的大学教授古典学。
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She studied classics in college.她在大学里学习古典学。
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an interest in the classics对古典学的兴趣
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[count] : a traditional event传统活动;传统项目