Exquisite



GRE 蓝宝 Barron 考研

解释

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• adj.精致的; 近完美的
• ［英］ adj.精致的 ( elaborately made) ; 近完美的 ( consummate; delicate)
• ［记］ ex+quisit ( 要求, 寻求) -> 按要求做出 -> 精致的
• ［同］ 同根词: requisite ( 必要的) ; inquisitive ( 好问的)
• ［例］ exquisite manners. exquisite beauty.

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, past participle of exquirere to search out, from ex- + quaerere to seek
• Date: 15th century
• 1. carefully selected ; choice
• 2. archaic accurate
• 3.
  • a. marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution <an exquisite vase>
  • b. marked by nice discrimination, deep sensitivity, or subtle understanding <exquisite taste>
  • c. accomplished, perfected <an exquisite gentleman>
• 4.
  • a. pleasing through beauty, fitness, or perfection <an exquisite white blossom>
  • b. acute, intense <exquisite pain>
  • c. having uncommon or esoteric appeal
• Synonyms: see choice
• ? exquisitely adverb
• ? exquisiteness noun

II. noun

• Date: 1819
• one who is overly fastidious in dress or ornament

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