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awesome

UK //ˈɔːsəm//US //ˈɔːsəm//

词源

源自中古英语 'awful'(令人敬畏的)与后缀 '-some' 结合,原义为'令人敬畏的',现代用法转为更积极的含义。

adjective

❶ 表示某事物令人惊叹或印象深刻,常用于表达强烈的赞美或兴奋之情。

“The view from the top of the mountain was awesome.”

(从山顶俯瞰的景色令人叹为观止。)

“She did an awesome job on her presentation.”

(她的演讲做得非常出色。)

同义词:amazing, impressive, fantastic, incredible, wonderful

常见短语

totally awesome — 强调某事物极其出色或令人兴奋,常用于口语表达强烈赞赏。

“Your new bike is totally awesome!”

(你的新自行车简直太酷了!)