| 单词 | classic |
| 释义 | classic (klæsɪk ) Word forms: classics 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have. The debate in the mainstream press has been a classic example of British hypocrisy. His first two goals were classic cases of being in the right place at the right time. ...a classic study of the American penal system. Classic is also a noun. It was a classic of interrogation: first the bully, then the kind one who offers sympathy. [+ of] 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A classic film, piece of writing, or piece of music is of very high quality and has become a standard against which similar things are judged. ...the classic children's film Huckleberry Finn. Classic is also a noun. The record won a gold award and remains one of the classics of modern popular music. [+ of] ...a film classic. 3. countable noun A classic is a book which is well-known and considered to be of a high literary standard. You can refer to such books generally as the classics. As I grow older, I like to reread the classics regularly. 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Classic style is simple and traditional and is not affected by changes in fashion. Wear classic clothes which feel good and look good. These are classic designs which will fit in well anywhere. Synonyms: lasting, enduring, abiding, immortal 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A classic car is a model of car that is greatly admired because of its style, and is considered to be one of the best of its kind; used especially to talk about cars which are no longer being produced. 6. uncountable noun Classics is the study of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy. ...a Classics degree. Quotations: A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read Every man with a bellyful of the classics is an enemy to the human raceTropic of Cancer Collocations: classic collection A classic collection that played to the strengths of this extremely consistent label. Times, Sunday Times Combinations of coral, blue and taupe gave a cool, retro feel, while sleeves and hems sported clashing prints making an otherwise classic collection feel utterly modern. Times, Sunday Times This became considered the classic collection of the laws, although later laws superseded parts of it, and other compilations were issued. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A classic combination of contrasting bowlers and contrasting characters who were the greatest of friends. Times, Sunday Times Chocolate and almonds are a classic combination, but this crunchy topping with a soft-set sponge makes for a truly beautiful cake. Times, Sunday Times However, he can turn the tables with a classic combination. Times, Sunday Times Almonds and apricots are a classic combination, sharing a sweet, warming flavour. Times, Sunday Times She's that classic combination of driven and self-doubting, focused but also 'a very sensitive character'. Times, Sunday Times Physically, the pair are a classic comedy double act. Times, Sunday Times A silly, but classic comedy that will never go out of fashion. The Sun Remake of the classic comedy. The Sun It became a classic comedy turn. Times, Sunday Times Classic comedy from the archives. Times, Sunday Times The classic design means they look stylish and elegant draped across a bed or sofa. Times, Sunday Times The classic design means that you can use it for ever. The Sun I love this jacket for the same reason: it's a classic design with a great silhouette. Times, Sunday Times These guys make statement pieces, combining classic design with quirky, individual style. Times, Sunday Times There has long been a market for classic design. Times, Sunday Times It seems to me they are stuck in a classic dilemma. Times, Sunday Times He lives the classic dilemma of the person born between two cultures who empathizes with both while not truly belonging to either. Globe and Mail They also exemplified the classic dilemma of creative genius - how much of what they did was instinctive, prompted by chance and a lucky utilising of daily chaos? Times, Sunday Times Classic drama about an inmates' riot at a tough prison. The Sun It was the classic drama of the upstart and the champion. Times, Sunday Times And all of this happens alongside an eclectic programme of classic drama and new plays. Times, Sunday Times They also produce two plays each year and these have included a wide variety of plays including classic drama; farce; comedy and whodunits. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since the 1960s, the variety of performances was extended also to classic drama, ballet, operetta and musical. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The oil crisis of 45 years ago is a classic example of what economists refer to as an aggregate supply shock. Times, Sunday Times (2018) Numberplate recognition computers are a classic example of ' function creep': cameras and computers installed for one purpose - congestion charging - are now used for another. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It is a classic example of convergent evolution. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The case is a classic example of coercive control, a concept only criminalised in 2015, four years after the trial. Times, Sunday Times (2018) She died in 1998, a classic example of artist as narcissist, which naturally makes her a second-rater. Times, Sunday Times (2014) And the recurrent catwalk themes and classic fashion riffs inspire the decorators as much as they stir the devotees of la mode. Times, Sunday Times In classic fashion, players navigate through the forest locales a single step at a time, moving and turning in fixed increments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Starting in the mid- to late 1990s, hip-hop culture embraced some major designers and established a new connection with classic fashion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Choose from over 20 classic fiction titles and save 20% on the cover price. Times, Sunday Times Walking scenes from classic fiction 120pp. The Times Literary Supplement It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and non-fiction books. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Though much of the line consisted of references to classic fiction and popular culture, it was retired in 1993 after a third, much scarcer run with newer characters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A celebration of the two comedians with classic film footage. Times, Sunday Times But what would she be like in classic film roles? The Sun To get viewers in the mood, it's preceded by the classic film itself. Times, Sunday Times This entails verbatim delivery of classic film dialogue or interactions with actual soundtracks. Times, Sunday Times A classic film chock-full of comedy, action and, of course, 90s fashion. The Sun While his classic hit boomed out at parties, the star was fighting for life in hospital, struck by a virulent form of pneumonia. The Sun The 1961 classic hit the world like a shell and changed the views of a generation. Times, Sunday Times The song includes two new versions of the classic hit both appearing on the album. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A pay-per-view system will operate for some classic hits. Times, Sunday Times He was amazing, rocking for almost three hours and treating us to a number of classic hits. The Sun This six-part series breathes new life into the classic horror tale. The Sun Many films have tried to top this classic horror, but few succeeded. The Sun But it lives, to borrow the title of the classic horror movie. Times, Sunday Times The last two mazes are based on classic horror themes. The Sun And though it may not match the earlier work, it's way more succesful than most other classic horror remakes. The Sun The new album has all the classic ingredients: gospel, folk, blues, rock, pure pop and atmospherics, all exhibited with his distinctive vision. The Sun True, it has all the classic ingredients of a successful costume drama: a riveting story, a superlative cast and sky-high production values. Times, Sunday Times This seventh studio album has all the classic ingredients, from creeping unease to extreme beauty, but it's the little extras that keep things fresh. The Sun What else could we expect from a seventh studio album that had all the classic ingredients, from creeping unease to extreme beauty? The Sun Parts of the urban littoral will contain all the classic ingredients for conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At school, this star student consumed more classic literature than most people manage in a lifetime. Times,Sunday Times Classic literature plays an important part in my life as well. Christianity Today His chief passion was for classic literature, and for 15 years he busied himself in retirement with collecting first editions. Times, Sunday Times The stories, which are issued at random from a database of about 5,000, include some classic literature but are mostly the work of contemporary writers. Times, Sunday Times Almost 300 people were involved in the research, which involved reading passages from classic literature. Times, Sunday Times But instead of going for a classic look this year, we suggest you try something new. The Sun It's a classic look that would slot into any decorating scheme. Times, Sunday Times Team tailored separates, minimal accessories and keep colours neutral for a classic look. The Sun I try to aim for style rather than fashion and veer towards a classic look. Times, Sunday Times That way, you'll get the classic look but it won't dry out your lips as much. The Sun It's the classic mistake of trying to work out what people want to hear and ending up saying nothing at all. The Sun The winners avoid the classic mistake of diversifying too quickly, he adds, and won't take on business they don't understand. Times, Sunday Times She avoided the classic mistake of speaking too quickly. The Sun Unfortunately, she made the classic mistake. Times, Sunday Times I made the classic mistake of thinking it was possible to have a 'reset'. Times, Sunday Times Unfortunately, a classic movie hasn't spawned a classic video game follow-up - but there's still plenty to enjoy if you prefer the simpler things. The Sun It's a masterful performance, a classic movie moment and a hint at the often untapped range of this subtly powerful screen actor. Times, Sunday Times The suggestion was that we were witnessing the creation of a classic movie double act. Times, Sunday Times Don't miss your chance to see this classic movie - looking and sounding better than ever. Times, Sunday Times It uses film projections and live actors who interact with classic movie musicals and features. Times, Sunday Times Walk into a large bookstore and you will find as many editions of a given classic novel as there are ways to serve an egg. Times, Sunday Times Then an old family friend brought a gift: one of those audio-books in which some plummy thesp intones a classic novel. Times, Sunday Times A classic novel by the master of hard-boiled crime. The Sun The graphics are arcade-y but that adds to its authenticity, like the creased pages of a classic novel passed down by a relative. The Sun Modern blockbuster or classic novel? Times, Sunday Times Planned new powers to operate and enforce regulation of telecoms markets follow the classic pattern. Times, Sunday Times It has not been too difficult to foresee the course of the 2008 credit crisis, since it has followed the classic pattern of financial panics. Times, Sunday Times The brand's classic pattern blocks are adapted to the customers requirements, with handmade collars and hand-stitched shoulders as standard. Times, Sunday Times So far this year gold's allure has followed the classic pattern of waxing and waning inversely to that of shares. Times, Sunday Times Management has not responded on whether there will be a facelift to the classic pattern and color scheme of the shopping center. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I was astonished to find this most melancholy of poems offered by a website that promises to 'turn your favourite classic poem into a greeting card format'. Times, Sunday Times These are intepretations of classic poems, set to music. Times, Sunday Times Thirty gems were to be found in the excellent pull-out of classic poems, a delightful anthology, superbly illustrated. Times, Sunday Times He wrote many classic poems and novels about the life of the szlachta. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Poetry was not chiefly studied during the medieval times, although some classic poems were taken into the curriculum. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's the classic pose from the poster for the movie. The Sun Three magnificent buzzards sailed into view, in their classic pose — soaring with perfect calm, their wings slightly lifted and held absolutely still. Times, Sunday Times This classic pose causes the figures hips and shoulders to rest at opposing angles, giving a slight s-curve to the entire torso. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You'll love this updated version of a classic recipe - it's seriously delicious! Times, Sunday Times His contribution to a fairly classic recipe was adding halved cherry tomatoes and stirring chopped soft-boiled egg into the mix. Times, Sunday Times It has no plans, however, to change its classic recipe. Times, Sunday Times The classic recipe has both, for optimum colour, flavour and texture. Times, Sunday Times It has generated a lot of new recipes and reinterpreted some classic recipes. Times, Sunday Times It contributes to an album of classic rock for the modern age, steeped in the past but a product of the present. Times, Sunday Times He describes himself as a music aficionado, with a leaning towards classic rock, having grown up in the 1970s. Times, Sunday Times The new track list still mixes cheesy classic rock and heavy-metal thunder, but boasts more songs than before. Times, Sunday Times A rare treat for fans of classic rock and blues. The Sun There's something for everyone - classic rock, chilled-out numbers and anthemic epics. The Sun He played a repeated note on the keyboard before dozing off to a dream of himself running along a beach in a remake of the classic scene from the film. The Sun This 14th-century house has no connection to the story but there's a balcony for recreating that classic scene. The Sun It was a classic scene and it felt like it was out of a movie. Times, Sunday Times These become classic scenes that survive the test of time. Times, Sunday Times It features all six films, all your favourite characters and all the classic scenes made out of the tiny bricks. The Sun If only the prequel had been this good, we could have been talking about a classic series. The Sun Or the one that held a five-point lead and a lineout two yards from the tryline and, in a classic series of bungles, conceded three points a minute later? Times, Sunday Times The console was in the classic series and the 1996 movie shaped like a hexagon. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The classic series offers slow growth hard wood surfaces in ebony, pernumbuco and grenadilla. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The phasing-out of three section telescopic arms commenced in this serial, with two sections becoming the norm for the remainder of the classic series. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Classic signs of the disease in the past include bow legs and 'knock knees'. The Sun According to experts, those who show the classic signs of commitment phobia are actually craving a long-lasting love, but the prospect scares them. The Sun Classic signs of hypothyroidism, apparently. Times, Sunday Times Increasingly, research reveals that the classic signs and symptoms of tremor (shake), muscle rigidity, slowness of movement, fixed expression and characteristic gait are preceded by less obvious troubles. Times, Sunday Times Even though he had no signs of a rash, one of the condition's classic signs, she feared the worst. The Sun The much-loved classic sitcom will return again for one night only. The Sun In the end, they piloted two versions of the idea before settling on the format - a classic sitcom, but with a single-camera feel. Times, Sunday Times It's classic sitcom territory - not necessarily in a good way. Times, Sunday Times A contrived situation that gathers a cast together in classic sitcom tradition. Times, Sunday Times This isn't a rerun of the classic sitcom, it's a dramatic eight-part true-crime series about the terrible things that can happen when love turns sour. The Sun As the pipes and strings soared through that familiar refrain - with not a saxophone in sight - the classic song took on a new dimension. Times, Sunday Times And the medical team got together to learn the words to the 1966 classic song to ensure his discharge would be a memorable one. The Sun That would make for a classic song, if it didn't go on for almost nine minutes. Times, Sunday Times And it's a great and classic song. The Sun The song also became a nationwide hit and a classic song of popular music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Head back to this classic soul stomper from 2011. Times, Sunday Times He has released a lot of gospel records since, but classic soul hasn't been forthcoming - until now. Times, Sunday Times Sensitive acoustic production perfectly matched to a classic soul voice. The Sun It sounds like a classic soul tune from the 1960s. Times, Sunday Times It's a mature and rich sound, classic soul in every sense. The Sun A beautifully lavish adaptation of the classic story of 1920s excess. The Sun It's the classic story of forbidden 'looking' — so, unsurprisingly, an artists' favourite. Times, Sunday Times Any retelling of this classic story of resentment must somehow reproduce the green-eyed monster of jealousy born from insecurity and resentment. Times, Sunday Times It's a classic story of rise and ruin. Times, Sunday Times The anti-hero of the classic story of youthful bad driving. Times, Sunday Times Order now and enjoy top-quality and classic style at a truly affordable price - just 45 (rrp 149.99). Times, Sunday Times For just 49.99, you can enjoy top-quality and classic style at a truly affordable price. Times, Sunday Times She said her designs 'combine both quirky and classic style inspired by my childhood memories'. Times, Sunday Times The classic style gets a shiny new makeover. The Sun In fact, it feels and sounds like a return to her classic style on a record filled with energy and invention. The Sun The 2009 model has classic styling, lashings of chrome and a reworked front end. The Sun Classic styling, just the right amount of hardware and lots of colour choices. Times, Sunday Times Simply layer statement sheer pieces on top of classic styling such as a black polo and trousers. The Sun And for all the classic styling, these are contemporary green homes, with triple-glazed windows, hemp insulation and photovoltaic tiles on the sunny side of the slate roof. Times, Sunday Times It has the classic styling of the early '70s chopper/bobbers that were prevalent during this time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's the classic tale of under and overconfidence. Times, Sunday Times It's the classic tale of the pupil trying to overtake his master. Times, Sunday Times This classic tale of ingenuity and courage never loses its power to astonish. Times, Sunday Times Between 1730 and 1740, a classic tale of social mobility unfolded. The Times Literary Supplement It's a classic tale of two people who grow up in a society which teaches them to be enemies. The Sun In the longer forms of the game, classic technique brings the greatest possible number of runs at the smallest possible risk. Times, Sunday Times To bring more than one style into your garden, adopt the classic technique of dividing it into separate 'rooms', with each one telling its own story. Times, Sunday Times Classic style roller skis usually have wider wheels to provide better balance and classic technique simulation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The classic technique swings the weight between the legs before pulling the weight up and directly overhead. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Best known for eschewing the heavy use of sugar and applying savory technique such as reductions into creating more flavorful desserts, he mixes classic technique and whimsical culinary style. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For years city planners regarded it as a classic text on the municipal regulation of land. Christianity Today Books that will encourage them to pick up a classic text and really make the most of what it has to offer. Times, Sunday Times This now classic text has been highly influential for more than half a century. Times, Sunday Times Often referred to as a classic text and reference book. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the format of reacting games evolved, the requirement for a classic text was dropped and shorter games emerged. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Warbling classic tunes for just five minutes a day gives you a hit of the feel-good hormone dopamine which helps rejuvenate ageing skin. The Sun Along the way, they deliver their unique renditions of classic tunes, hoping to win over new fans in the process. The Sun The retro fun continues throughout the summer with classic tunes, incredible pyrotechnics and some amazing live performances. The Sun Good job moviegoers have those classic tunes to focus on instead. The Sun The impact was successful with popular as well as classic tunes being used and the songs were highly appreciated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These are garnishes that have proven themselves in every burger dive up and down the country, and are now considered a classic. Times, Sunday Times This was considered a classic moderate vs conservative struggle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The album was very successful and considered a classic for many music fans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has been retrospectively considered a classic episode of the series. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although they only released six tracks, these have come to be considered a classic example of the style of the era. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It might not be an enduring classic of literature, but it will subtly change the way you see the world. Times, Sunday Times In the years since, it has become an enduring classic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The song's lilting tune and heart-rending words have made it an enduring classic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This work became an enduring classic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The book became an instant classic, running to four editions. Times, Sunday Times Will the album go down as an instant classic? The Sun It's 100 minutes of small stories and big truths - and it's an instant classic. Times, Sunday Times To my mind an instant classic. Times, Sunday Times That was an instant classic. Times, Sunday Times Because, if he's honest, one of our foremost screenwriters would rather not be distilling literary classics for the screen at all. Times, Sunday Times They chose a range of modern world authors, too, along with some literary classics that have escaped the eye of curriculum or exam designers. Times, Sunday Times But critics accused him of 'selling out' as he turned his back on social realism in favour of comedies, light drama and adaptations of literary classics. Times, Sunday Times True, computers do not have laps to sit on, but they put an unprecedented range of knowledge, and the texts of many literary classics, within reach of the young. Times, Sunday Times In future pupils will be taught computer coding for the first time and there will be a greater emphasis on scientific knowledge, narrative history and literary classics. Times, Sunday Times It has everything required for a minor classic. Times, Sunday Times His second book, however, was a minor classic. Times, Sunday Times The goal, which came in the 29th minute, was a minor classic. Times, Sunday Times It's a shame this album has been thrown out as a freebie since it sounds like something of a minor classic. Times, Sunday Times One journalist called the work an acknowledged minor classic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then he performed the classic, compelling speaker's act of self-deprecation. Globe and Mail The band rarely omits it from their concert setlist, still performing their classic version of the song to this day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They perform the classics, the great works, and the works you rarely get a chance to see. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He watched popular classic television and quiz game shows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Written 21 years ago, it has remained the popular classic ballad during all these years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some manufacturers produce replication artwork for popular classic gameseach varying in quality. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It continues to be a popular classic even today and has gone through more than 125 editions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A mounting number of sequences teeter into the territory of 'structured reality' performed to the tune of a variety of popular classics, but it passes the time. Times, Sunday Times And if you read a classic without objection that would be just the same as admitting that teachers could occasionally be right. Times, Sunday Times Why would you read a plain old classic when you could read a classic with words like 'moist' and 'heaving' added in? Times, Sunday Times If politicians and senior educators really think they will also get a whole class to sit down and read a classic, and most importantly enjoy it, they are mistaken. Times, Sunday Times But let's still treasure the places that set them off; in an age when fewer people read the classics, we need any footpath to appreciation that we can take. Times, Sunday Times From a very young age, he was very inclined to study political philosophy and to read the classics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The dangers of weak leadership were revealed in a classic study of fashion houses. Times, Sunday Times One classic study found that top scientists switched topics, on average, an astonishing 43 times in their first hundred published papers. Times, Sunday Times His course in economics became a favorite of undergraduates, and he wrote a classic study of the economics of railroad transportation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 None in this study occurred before 1727, but the same team devoted an article to the 1580 earthquake that year, the classic study. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many arguments for studying the classics are advanced, some of them strong, some of them silly. Times, Sunday Times Further refinements followed, but a timeless classic had been established. Times, Sunday Times With prices so high that only a tiny percentage of the population can afford them, the words 'timeless classic' have more currency than ever. Times, Sunday Times It worked, resulting in a timeless classic. Times, Sunday Times There are hardly any grown-ups in the film, creating an intense atmosphere of self-obsession, and the lack of references to modern culture make it a timeless classic. The Sun A timeless classic that doesn't disappoint. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 经典的, 杰作 Japanese: 典型的な, 一流の芸術作品 |
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