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单词 magnificently
释义
magnificentmag‧nif‧i‧cent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ ●●○ adjective Word Origin
WORD ORIGINmagnificent
Origin:
1400-1500 Latin magnificus ‘very impressive, excellent’, from magnus ‘great’
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • a magnificent 15th century castle
  • a magnificent art deco building
  • a magnificent golden eagle
  • the magnificent mountains around Lake Titicaca
  • The horse was a magnificent creature with a gleaming jet black coat.
  • The location of the town along the river is magnificent.
  • The room was dominated by a magnificent four-poster bed.
  • The Siberian Tiger is a magnificent animal.
  • Wolves are magnificent and beautiful animals.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Behind you is a magnificent organ above which is a fresco dedicated to the Life of St Cecilia.
  • Creativity is not restricted to painting magnificent pictures.
  • Forty-five at least, with grey in his black hair, and magnificent.
  • He washed and dressed in a magnificent embroidered robe topped with a great gilt turban, then returned to the feast.
  • It is vast, cold, magnificent but artificial, its detail mechanical, its mosaics pre-Raphaelite in feeling.
  • The magnificent beaches of Portrush and Portstewart, two very popular holiday resorts, are within five miles of the University.
  • They're not cheap but look magnificent.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSplace/thing etc
used to describe something that looks, feels, sounds etc so good that it gives you a lot of pleasure: · a beautiful tropical beach· a beautiful song· The weather was beautiful.
spoken used when saying that something looks, feels, or sounds very nice: · What a lovely day!· a lovely voice· a lovely perfume
pleasant to look at – often used about things that are not big or impressive: · a pretty little pink dress· a pretty village
pleasant to look at. Attractive sounds more formal than pretty: · an attractive white-painted cottage with green shutters· an attractive city
very big, beautiful, and impressive – used about buildings, objects, and views: · The Taj Mahal always looks magnificent.· a magnificent Persian carpet· There were magnificent views over the old city.
written pleasant to look at – used in written descriptions of towns, buildings, and places: · the picturesque harbour town of Castleton· Regensburg Cathedral occupies a picturesque position on the River Danube in Bavaria.
extremely beautiful and impressive – used especially about views: · All around is a stunning view of Cape Town.· The landscape is breathtaking.
used to describe things that have very beautiful small details, especially things that have been made with a lot of skill: · an exquisite piece of jewellery· an exquisite flower· an exquisite picture of a bird of paradise
designed in a way that looks very attractive and has a lot of style: · an elegant Neo-Classical building· a long and elegant staircase
Longman Language Activatoranimal
use this about an animal that looks extremely attractive and impressive: · a beautiful bird with bright blue feathers· That's a beautiful dog. What kind is he?
use this about an animal that is attractive, especially because it is small or is brightly coloured: pretty bird/fish/cat/feathers/fur etc: · They had an aquarium with lots of pretty little fish.
also sweet especially British use this about a pet or a baby animal that looks nice in a way that makes people want to look after it: · cute little kittens· She has a funny old dog - he's really sweet!
use this about an animal or a large bird that is very beautiful and impressive because it is large and strong or beautifully coloured: · The horse was a magnificent creature with a gleaming jet black coat.· a magnificent golden eagle· The Siberian Tiger is a magnificent animal.
thing/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.
place/countryside/view
use this about a place that everyone admires and likes to visit: · Florence is such a beautiful city.· Cornwall has some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Britain.· a restaurant with beautiful views over Sorrento and the Gulf of Naples
especially British use this about a place that is beautiful in a way that makes you feel relaxed and gives you a lot of pleasure: · The hills will be lovely at this time of year.· You are so lucky to live here with all this lovely countryside around you.· The garden was looking lovely.
use this about a view that is extremely beautiful and extremely impressive: · The view from the top of the mountain was stunning.· We got a breathtaking view of the Golden Gate Bridge.· The ruins of Angkor Wat are truly breathtaking.
use this about an area where there are beautiful, large, and impressive mountains, valleys, rivers etc: · The location of the town along the river is magnificent.· the magnificent mountains around Lake Titicaca
use this about a village or town that is pretty in an old-fashioned way: · We visited the picturesque fishing village of Lochinver.· He rents a small house in the picturesque old quarter of town.
use this about a road that goes through beautiful countryside: · We travelled to the coast by a very scenic route.· a scenic road through the Welsh mountains
pleasant to look at but not really impressive: · We walked down the pretty, tree-lined avenue.· a pretty village on the Suffolk border
British an area or place that people visit because it is especially beautiful: · There are several beauty spots to visit in Crete.· People were protesting because the council planned to build a new road through Burleigh Wood, a local beauty spot.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· The buffalo is a magnificent creature.
(=a very good one)· The museum has a magnificent display of silver.
· Rogers gave a brilliant performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1.
(=very impressive)· Tourists come for the winter sports and the spectacular scenery.
· The event takes place in the magnificent setting of Bramham Park.
· There are breathtaking views from the top of the hill.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· The most magnificent sunset began to form.· When she was gone he was overwhelmed with grief and de creed that she should have the most magnificent of funerals.· I am looking at the most magnificent townscape in London.· Socrates was simply its most magnificent expression.· A Cathedral is the principal church of a Diocese, not necessarily the largest or most magnificent.· Or perhaps, again, the most magnificent sight is the Hub.· Perhaps the most magnificent mansion to be built here at the turn of the century was Petwood: this by Lady Weighall.· You've been given an invitation to the most magnificent show in the world.
· She had never seen anything so magnificent in her life!
· There are not many dishes he creates so, but those he does create are truly magnificent.· No wonder Didi couldn't wait to wear it; it was truly magnificent.
NOUN
· Nicholson's are blessed with a range of pubs that are magnificent buildings.· In some cases, magnificent buildings, complete with all their machinery, still stand.· It is a magnificent building which has been described as the greatest church in Christendom.· This was a famous and magnificent building but only a small, well preserved, portion remains.· Herod's Temple was a magnificent building.· What could still be seen, in the splendid roof-tops and towers of magnificent buildings.· Similarly traceried are the fan vaults which roof these magnificent buildings.
· The firm's wines, mostly bearing its own distinctive labels, include a magnificent collection of ready-to-drink burgundy.· The railway has a magnificent collection of coaches in a variety of liveries.· Railway enthusiasts will be interested in the Richard Guinness Hall which houses his magnificent collection of many prototypes of early railway engines.· Materials laboratories of a generation ago centred upon magnificent collections of large testing machines.
· The carrier sailed again to schedule on May 1, 1942 - a really magnificent performance.
· Uncivilised tribes, surrounded by magnificent scenery, have the utmost difficulty in receiving the simplest moral and intellectual concepts.· Day 3 Sailed south through magnificent scenery to Sivota; picnic enroute, explored cave.· Many delightful coves for afternoon picnics, good winds in sheltered waters and magnificent scenery.· I was compensated to some extent by the magnificent scenery.
· But he soon changed his mind when he realized the scope for expansion and the magnificent setting of the building.· The city of Belfast has a magnificent setting, ringed by high hills, sea lough and river valley.· Cost of lunch in this magnificent setting was £25 a head.· That evening we attended a royal banquet in the magnificent setting of Wolsey's hall.
· Then they took the last of the bends and approached the magnificent view of St Michael's Mount.· It offers a magnificent view of the entire Adirohdacks, following the Hudson and then darting through the high mountain passes.· From the top it provides magnificent views of the city's famous skyline.· Forest drive with magnificent views of the volcanic ring of hills of which Slieve Gullion forms a part.· She went to the window and opened it, gazing out at the magnificent view over the vast lake.· His house on the hill had a magnificent view over the bay.· Llansteffan Castle is freely open to the public and enjoys magnificent views over the estuary.· It is based around a busy little harbour with many waterside cafes offering magnificent views across the lake to Limone.
 very good or beautiful, and very impressive:  a magnificent performance The twelve-mile coastline has magnificent scenery. She looked magnificent in a long red dress.► see thesaurus at beautiful—magnificently adverb—magnificence noun [uncountable]
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