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sophisticated

UK //səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd//US //səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 sophisticatus(被诡辩扭曲的),后经法语 sophistiqué 传入英语,词义从贬义演变为描述复杂性或优雅性的中性/褒义词汇。

adjective

❶ 形容事物复杂精密或人见多识广,通常指经过高度发展、设计精巧或具有丰富经验与品味的状态。

“The museum uses sophisticated technology to preserve ancient artifacts.”

(博物馆采用精密技术来保存古代文物。)

“She has a sophisticated taste in wine and can distinguish subtle flavors.”

(她对葡萄酒有很高雅的品味,能分辨出细微的风味差异。)

同义词:refined, complex, worldly, elegant, advanced

常见短语

sophisticated equipment — 指技术先进、功能复杂的设备,常用于科研、医疗或军事领域。

“The laboratory is equipped with sophisticated instruments for genetic research.”

(实验室配备了用于基因研究的精密仪器。)

sophisticated audience — 形容观众或听众具有较高的文化素养和鉴赏能力,能理解复杂内容。

“The play was written for a sophisticated audience who appreciate subtle humor.”

(这部戏剧是为能欣赏微妙幽默的高品位观众创作的。)