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pristine

UK //ˈprɪstiːn//US //ˈprɪstiːn//

词源

源自拉丁语 'pristinus'(意为'原始的,早期的'),通过法语 'pristin' 进入英语,最初与'最早时期'的概念相关。

adjective

❶ 形容物品、环境或状态保持原始、未被破坏的纯净状态,通常指未被人类活动或时间影响的完美状态。

“The archaeologists found the tomb in pristine condition.”

(考古学家发现这座墓穴保存完好如初。)

“She collected pristine seashells on the untouched beach.”

(她在无人涉足的海滩上捡到了完好无损的贝壳。)

❶ 形容事物干净、整洁到极致的状态,近乎完美无瑕的程度。

“Her pristine white dress stood out in the crowd.”

(她雪白无瑕的连衣裙在人群中格外醒目。)

“The hotel rooms were kept in pristine cleanliness.”

(酒店房间保持着极致的整洁。)

同义词:immaculate, unspoiled, flawless, untouched, perfect

常见短语

pristine condition — 指物品或环境保持原始完美状态,没有任何损坏或污染的痕迹。

“The ancient vase was unearthed in pristine condition.”

(这个古代花瓶出土时完好无损。)

pristine beauty — 形容自然景观或事物具有原始、未被破坏的天然美感。

“We hiked through forests of pristine beauty.”

(我们徒步穿越了保持着原始之美的森林。)