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单词 superb
释义
superbsu‧perb /sjuːˈpɜːb, suː- $ sʊˈpɜːrb/ ●●○ adjective [no comparative] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINsuperb
Origin:
1500-1600 Latin superbus ‘proud, grand’, from super; ➔ SUPER-
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • a superb collection of Chinese porcelain
  • a superb performance
  • In the center of the crown is a superb diamond.
  • The lilies we got from the flower market were absolutely superb.
  • The meal was superb.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • But Harding is a superb pitcher, with a controversial past and could help the Aussies to a strong showing.
  • Kernaghan was superb at the back and seemed to inspire those around him.
  • The story of Fleming's discovery was a superb one and gained delightful embellishments as it dwindled in truthfulness.
  • The working environment is excellent and our project teams enjoy superb facilities, which include sophisticated instrumentation and computing equipment.
  • We love it for all the beautiful things that the police can neither offer nor take away-particularly a superb concept like rahma.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSextremely good
extremely good: · Your English is excellent.· She’s a superb teacher.
especially spoken extremely good: · It’s a great film.· Her cooking is wonderful.· That’s a terrific idea!
British English especially spoken extremely good: · The play was absolutely brilliant.
extremely good, in a surprising and exciting way: · New York is an amazing place.· The skating has been incredible in this competition.
used about weather that is very pleasant and sunny: · It’s a beautiful day.· The weather was just glorious.
much better than other places, people etc: · an outstanding performance· The service is always first-class.
unusually good: · Occasionally, we get a student with exceptional talent.· a woman of exceptional beauty
especially American English informal very good: · The movie was awesome.
spoken to be extremely good: · Their chocolate cake is just out of this world!
extremely good or of very high quality: · His English was excellent.· an excellent piece of work
spoken extremely good. Great is less formal than excellent, and is the usual word to use in everyday spoken English: · ‘Did you have a good holiday?’ ‘It was great!’· He did a great job as captain.
spoken extremely good. These words sound even more excited than great or excellent: · ‘I passed my exam.’ ‘That’s fantastic!’· Last year Jess had a terrific season, averaging eleven points a game.· The trip will be a wonderful opportunity for the children.
extremely good in a surprising and exciting way: · an amazing view of Tokyo· The trip was an incredible experience.
extremely good – used especially when you are very impressed by something: · The acting was superb.· There is a superb range of cheeses.
of a high quality and much better than most others: · The service is first-class.· a first-class restaurant
extremely good – used when saying how well someone does something: · He’s an outstanding player.· It was an outstanding performance by a talented young actor.
unusually good – used when saying that someone or something is much better than any others: · She has an exceptional talent.· He writes good essays, but I wouldn’t say that his work is particularly exceptional.· Merits are given as an honour for exceptional achievement.
[not before noun] spoken informal used when saying that something is so good that it is better than anything you could have imagined: · The food is out of this world.
especially American English very good: · It was an awesome concert.
Longman Language Activatorthing/building
also lovely especially British use this about a thing or building that looks extremely good, and gives you a feeling of pleasure: · "Do you like the house?" "Like it? It's beautiful!"· Thanks for the flowers - they're lovely!· This is one of Europe's loveliest churches.
use this about an object that is small and delicate, or things in your home such as curtains and carpets: · The room was decorated with pretty wallpaper with yellow flowers on it.· What a pretty watch!
very beautiful and very impressive - use this about a large and impressive building or piece of furniture, especially an old one: · The room was dominated by a magnificent four-poster bed.· a magnificent 15th century castle
extremely beautiful and of the highest quality: · The lilies we got from the flower market were absolutely superb.· a superb collection of Chinese porcelain· In the center of the crown is a superb diamond.
especially British, spoken use this about a beautiful thing that you admire very much: · I love your dress! It's such a gorgeous colour!· The apartment had been furnished in rich, deep colors and gorgeous fabrics.
very beautiful - use this about jewellery or other things that have been designed with a lot of care and made with a lot of skill: · an exquisite handcarved ivory brooch· The sets and costumes for the dance performance were exquisite.
use this about a building, a piece of furniture, or a piece of clothing that is beautifully designed in a simple but usually expensive way: · We first met him at an elegant hotel in the uptown district of Manhattan.· an elegant rosewood dining table· She was wearing an elegant black suit.
pleasant to look at: · Kitchen utensils should be attractive as well as functional.· This attractive book is an ideal gift for any young baseball fan.
especially British pleasant to look at: · The dress was such a lovely colour, a deep blue that really suited her.· It was a lovely big house with a big garden out the back.
written something such as a building, piece of furniture, or work of art that is splendid is beautiful and impressive: · In the centre of the room was a splendid 18th century oak table.· Wealthy nobles inhabited splendid villas in the surrounding countryside.
something that is stunning is very beautiful so that everyone notices and admires it: · Rafaella wore a stunning white satin wedding gown.· Knox's metal statues are stunning.
an arrangement, design etc that is artistic looks attractive and has been done with skill and imagination: · I love your Christmas decorations - they're very artistic.· The food was presented in an artistic way.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· Rogers gave a brilliant performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· The steering is pin sharp and the delicate gearshift absolutely superb, swapping the cogs with a velvet action.· As a thrower-in to the line-out he was absolutely superb.· His body was immaculate, absolutely superb.· Enthusiasm from shift operators down to the management was absolutely superb.
· They also look quite superb in pots and containers on a patio, terrace or verandah, as well as in window boxes.· Lovely landscaped terraces rise in tiers above the swimming pool from where the views are quite superb.· Then be reminded that the food and wines of Tuscany are quite superb.· The match making, to quote Freddie Gilroy, was quite superb for a small-budget bill.· She has a good taste level. Quite superb.· Then I went to see the Cholmondeley emeralds and other jewellery which was quite superb.
NOUN
· Their Mostly Men range with its distinctive packaging is a superb collection of men only products.· The Museum of Fine Arts has dedicated a gallery to its superb collection of ancient artifacts from Nubia.
· In superb condition and in its original frame, it defied attribution.· The head greenkeeper, Duncan Watson, was applauded for the superb condition of the course.· Watkins Rapier 44, superb condition, £125.
· It is an excellent video that does much more than just show the superb display that the public expects from these professionals.· At the entrance to the Hall was a superb display of photographs and a number of items that had survived the raids.
· As superb example of my laziness occurs every morning even though I am highly regular.· Some documents offer superb examples of bias.· What occurs now is a superb example by Karpov of how to make use of an open file.
· They have done a superb job.· Kate Scott did a superb job copy editing.· Director Benny Sato Ambush has done a superb job with this material and this cast.· They hired a senior financial executive who, everyone agrees, has done a superb job.
· A 0.61 engine gives superb performance.· As tournament organisers were getting out their calculators, spectators were still marvelling at Ivanisevic's superb performance.· It proved, in fact, one of the most accomplished films at the festival, with a superb performance from Bale.· Giggs started the match and was overshadowed by Kelly's superb performance.· Why cut away to the audience during actor Simon Chadwick's superb performance of Kipling's Tommy?· Ok ... well it looks like we ve had one superb performance, one good but uninspired, and one bad.· It means superb performance day in and day out.· Hopes were raised again with a superb performance at Shrewsbury.
· We know we've got a superb quality product that's why we're happy to risk our money to prove it.· It will be abundantly clear already that you are in the midst of superb quality rock.· Dealers often tell potential customers that the rug's silken appearance is due to the superb quality of the wool.
· From this superb range comes Ribbon Gel; a unique striped combination gel.· For dual-purpose products, Paul Mitchell Systems have a superb range of natural shampoos and conditioners.· A superb range of co-ordinated linens to complement your bedroom.
· Both are carved deeply out of the mountainside and their steeply sloping auditoria seating gives a superb view of the plains below.· Rooms all have private facilities, and balconies with superb views.· This is quite a steady climb but well worth it for the superb views.· The south-facing house is situated in one of the oldest streets in Ely and boasts superb views of the medieval cathedral.· All the bedrooms are en suite and have superb views of the sea or across the wild moorland.· Along the lake front runs a promenade with lots of welcoming cafes, all with superb views over the lake.· On the second floor there is a sun terrace commanding superb views.· Now bereft of roofs and windows, its sightless eyes command a superb view of the Swale far below.
 extremely good SYN  excellent:  The food was superb. superb weather► see thesaurus at good—superbly adverb
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