Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #15628
ephemeral
短暂的;转瞬即逝的
核心释义
Lasting for a very short time.
- 1.
只持续很短时间。
Lasting for a short period of time.
- 2.
只存在一天,如某些花、昆虫和疾病。
Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
- 3.
短暂的
lasting a very short time
- 4.
通常干燥,但在降水期间和之后短暂充满水。
Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.
朝生暮死的;只持续一天的;暂时性积水的;雨后短暂有水的;只持续很短时间。;只存在一天,如某些花、昆虫和疾病。;短暂的
用法In use
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a week or two.
用法提示:形容词,修饰beauty,表示短暂易逝。
Fashion trends are often ephemeral, changing every season.
用法提示:形容词,作表语,描述趋势持续时间短。
His fame was ephemeral, forgotten soon after the scandal.
用法提示:形容词,作表语,说明名声持续时间短。
the ephemeral joys of childhood
ephemeral + noun
ephemeral 作定语,修饰短暂存在的事物。
The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms captivates many.
樱花短暂的美吸引了许多人。
be ephemeral
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- ephemeral nature
- 稍纵即逝的特性
- The ephemeral nature of youth makes every moment precious.青春稍纵即逝的特性使每一刻都显得珍贵。
- ephemeral beauty
- 转瞬即逝的美
- The cherry blossoms are cherished for their ephemeral beauty.樱花因其转瞬即逝的美而备受珍视。
- ephemeral moment
- 短暂的瞬间
- We tried to capture the ephemeral moment of sunset.我们试图捕捉日落那短暂的瞬间。
- ephemeral existence
- 短暂的存在
- The mayfly has an ephemeral existence of just a few hours.蜉蝣的生命只有几个小时,存在极为短暂。
- ephemeral pleasure
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想:ephemeral 里藏着 era(时代),但它只是词中间一小段,转瞬即逝,所以是“短暂的”。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:formal writing、literary description、academic prose ephemeral 是比较正式或书面的词,多用于文学、学术或正式语体中,表示“短暂的;转瞬即逝的”。日常口语中不太常见,通常会用 short-lived 或 temporary 等更口语化的说法。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
与 femoral (/ˈfɛmɝəl/) 完全押韵。general、mineral、several、funeral 虽然拼写都以 -eral 结尾,但元音或辅音不同,不押韵。
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