Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #2967
classic
典型的；有代表性的
核心释义
typical; archetypical
- 1.
Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
- 2.
Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class or category; typical; archetypical; epitomic.
- 3.
Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.
- 4.
公认的权威或卓越
of recognized authority or excellence
- 5.
Characteristic of or from the past; old; retro; vintage.
- 6.
Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.
- 7.
Traditional; original.
经典的；一流的；优秀的；传统的；最初的；复古的；老式的；古典的；古希腊罗马的；公认的权威或卓越
用法In use
She wore a classic little black dress to the party.
用法提示：形容词，意为'经典的'，修饰裙子，表示款式经久不衰。
This novel is a classic example of 19th-century romantic literature.
用法提示：形容词，意为'典型的'，强调作品具有典范性。
The classic design of the furniture never goes out of style.
用法提示：形容词，意为'经典的'，描述设计具有持久价值。
classic + noun
classic作为形容词直接修饰名词，表示经典的、典型的。
This is a classic example of Renaissance art.
这是文艺复兴艺术的经典例子。
it is classic + (that) clause
此结构表示某事是典型的特征。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- classic example
- 典型例子
- This is a classic example of how not to run a meeting.这是如何不开会的典型例子。
- classic film
- 经典影片
- Casablanca is a classic film that never gets old.《卡萨布兰卡》是一部永不过时的经典影片。
- classic style
- 经典风格
- She prefers classic style over trendy fashion.比起时髦的时尚，她更喜欢经典风格。
- classic mistake
- 典型错误
- Forgetting to save your work is a classic mistake.忘记保存工作是典型的错误。
- classic design
- 经典设计
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把classic拆成class（等级）+ic，想象“最高等级”的代表作，即经典、一流。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：学术与艺术评论、日常对话 “classic”作形容词表示“公认权威/卓越”或“典型、经典”时，语域比较灵活：正式场合（如学术或艺术评论）多用于“经典、权威”之义，日常对话中也常见“典型的”用法。具体风格通常随搭配对象而变化，例如 classic novel 偏正式，classic example 更口语化。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
没有常见英文单词与 classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ 完全押韵。下列词拼写都以 -ic 结尾，但重读元音不同（如 basic /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/、public /ˈpʌb.lɪk/），读音并不押韵。
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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