
contemporary
词源
源自中世纪拉丁语 'contemporarius',由 'con-'(一起)和 'tempus'(时间)组合而成,字面意思是'同一时间的'。
adjective
❶ 指与当前时代同时存在或属于同一时期的,强调时间上的同步性,常用于描述人、事物或思想。
“Shakespeare was contemporary with Queen Elizabeth I.”
(莎士比亚与伊丽莎白一世女王是同一时代的人。)
“This building is a fine example of contemporary architecture.”
(这座建筑是当代建筑的优秀范例。)
❶ 指具有现代风格或特点的,强调与当前流行趋势相符,常用于艺术、设计等领域。
“The hotel features contemporary furnishings and decor.”
(这家酒店采用现代风格的家具和装饰。)
“She prefers contemporary dance over classical ballet.”
(与现代芭蕾相比,她更喜欢现代舞。)
noun
❶ 指生活在同一时代的人,尤指同龄人或同辈,强调时间上的同时性。
“Einstein and Freud were contemporaries.”
(爱因斯坦和弗洛伊德是同时代的人。)
“The poet was admired by his contemporaries.”
(这位诗人受到同时代人的钦佩。)
常见短语
contemporary with — 表示与某人或某事处于同一时期,用于历史或时间上的比较。
“The Roman Empire was contemporary with the Han Dynasty in China.”
(罗马帝国与中国汉朝处于同一时期。)
contemporary art — 指当前时代创作的艺术作品,通常反映现代社会的思想和价值观。
“The museum has a special exhibition of contemporary art this month.”
(博物馆本月有一个当代艺术的特别展览。)