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paragon

UK //ˈpærəɡən//US //ˈpærəɡɑːn//

词源

源自意大利语 'paragone',意为‘试金石’或‘比较的标准’,后经法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指某类人或事物中的完美典范,常用来形容品德、能力或品质达到极高标准的人或事物。

“She is a paragon of virtue and kindness.”

(她是美德与善良的典范。)

“This novel is considered a paragon of modern literature.”

(这部小说被视为现代文学的典范。)

同义词:model, ideal, epitome, exemplar, archetype

常见短语

paragon of virtue — 形容某人品德高尚,是道德行为的完美代表。

“Throughout history, she has been celebrated as a paragon of virtue.”

(历史上,她一直被赞颂为美德的典范。)