Splendid



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.壮观的; 极好的
• ［英］ adj.壮观的 ( illustrious, grand) ; 极好的 ( excellent)
• ［记］ splend ( 明亮) ＋if -> 灿烂的, 壮丽的
• ［例］ a splendid sunset ( 日落的壮丽景象)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shine; perhaps akin to Middle Irish lainn bright
• Date: 1624
• 1. possessing or displaying splendor: as
  • a. shining, brilliant
  • b. marked by showy magnificence
• 2. illustrious, grand
• 3.
  • a. excellent <a splendid opportunity>
  • b. being out of the ordinary ; singular
• ? splendidly adverb
• ? splendidness noun
• Synonyms:
  • splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary <the wedding was a splendid occasion>. resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor<resplendent in her jewelry>. gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color<a gorgeous red dress>. glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction<a glorious sunset>. sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension<a vision of sublime beauty>. superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree<her singing was superb>.

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