Word
nonsuch
/ˈnɔnsʌtʃ/
noun
无与伦比的人(或物);典范
a person or thing that has no equal; a paragon
- 1.
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
完美典范;无与伦比的人或物
完美典范;无与伦比的人或物;(=nonesuch)无与伦比的事物;绝品;极品
In use
This stamp is a nonsuch among philatelists, unmatched in condition and rarity.
The 1947 Château Lafite is a nonsuch, a wine of incomparable elegance.
Her performance was a nonsuch, leaving the audience in awe.
be a nonsuch
She is a nonsuch among her peers.
她在同辈中是个无与伦比的人。
a nonsuch of [noun]
This painting is a nonsuch of Renaissance art.
这幅画是文艺复兴艺术的绝品。
be considered a nonsuch
常用于正式或学术语境
The manuscript is considered a nonsuch in paleography.
这份手稿被视为古文字学中的极品。
Common mistakes
She is nonsuch in her field.She is a nonsuch in her field.
nonsuch 是名词,表示“无与伦比的人或物”,用作表语时前面需要加冠词 a,直接说“is nonsuch”缺少冠词,语法错误。
There is nonsuch person here.There is no such person here.
nonsuch 是名词,意为“典范、极品”,不能表示“没有这样的”。学习者误将 nonsuch 等同于 no such,混淆了词义和用法。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- suchlike
- 诸如此类的人(或事物) · pronoun
- such-and-such
- 某某的;某个未指明的 · adjective
- suchness
- 如是性;本然状态 · noun
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用于单数形式,指独一无二的人或物。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.