
classical
词源
源自拉丁语 'classicus',意为“最高等级的”或“一流的”,后通过法语 'classique' 进入英语。
adjective
❶ 指与古希腊或古罗马文化、艺术、文学等相关的,或受其影响的。常用于描述传统、历史悠久的事物。
“She studied classical literature at university.”
(她在大学学习古典文学。)
“The building has a classical design with columns and arches.”
(这座建筑有着柱子和拱门的古典设计。)
❶ 指被广泛认可为优秀、典范的,或具有传统价值的。常用于描述科学、理论或方法。
“Einstein's theory of relativity is a classical example of scientific brilliance.”
(爱因斯坦的相对论是科学卓越的经典例子。)
“Classical economics focuses on free markets and competition.”
(古典经济学关注自由市场和竞争。)
常见短语
classical conditioning — 心理学中的经典条件反射,指通过重复配对刺激来形成条件反应的过程。
“Pavlov's experiments with dogs are a famous example of classical conditioning.”
(巴甫洛夫对狗的实验是经典条件反射的著名例子。)
classical ballet — 指遵循传统技巧和形式的芭蕾舞,如《天鹅湖》等经典作品。
“She has trained in classical ballet since she was five years old.”
(她从五岁起就开始学习古典芭蕾。)