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eclectic

UK //ɪˈklektɪk//US //ɪˈklektɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'eklektikos'(选择的),来自 'eklegein'(挑选),由 'ek-'(出)和 'legein'(选择)组成。17世纪通过法语 'éclectique' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指从多种不同来源、风格或系统中选择或组合而成的,不拘泥于单一风格或方法。常用于描述艺术、音乐、设计等领域。

“Her taste in music is very eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.”

(她的音乐品味非常多元,从古典到嘻哈都有涉猎。)

“The restaurant offers an eclectic menu with dishes from around the world.”

(这家餐厅提供融合世界各地风味的多样化菜单。)

同义词:diverse, varied, wide-ranging, multifaceted, heterogeneous

noun

❶ 指采用折衷主义方法的人,特别是指在哲学、艺术或宗教领域不拘泥于单一学派的人。

“As an eclectic, he drew ideas from many philosophical traditions.”

(作为折衷主义者,他从多种哲学传统中汲取思想。)

“The artist was known as an eclectic who blended various artistic styles.”

(这位艺术家以融合多种艺术风格的折衷派著称。)

同义词:synthesist, integrationist, selective thinker

常见短语

eclectic taste — 形容某人具有广泛而多样的品味,不局限于单一风格或类型。

“With his eclectic taste in literature, he enjoys both science fiction and 19th-century poetry.”

(凭借广泛的文学品味,他既喜欢科幻小说也欣赏19世纪诗歌。)

eclectic mix — 指由多种不同元素组成的混合体,通常强调其多样性。

“The festival featured an eclectic mix of musical genres from jazz to electronic.”

(这个音乐节呈现了从爵士到电子乐的多样化音乐类型混合。)