| 单词 | fin de siècle |
| 释义 | fin de siècle (fæn də sieklə) also fin-de-siècle adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Fin de siècle is used to describe something that is thought to be typical of the end of the nineteenth century, especially when it is considered stylish or exaggerated. [written] ...fin de siècle decadence. fin de siècle in British English French (fɛ̃ də sjɛklə) noun 1. the end of the 19th century, when traditional social, moral, and artistic values were in transition adjective fin-de-siècle 2. of or relating to the close of a century, esp the 19th century 3. decadent, esp in artistic tastes fin-de-siècle in British English (French fɛ̃dəsjɛklə) adjective 1. characteristic of or relating to the close of the 19th century fin-de-siècle decadence a fin-de-siècle artist/painting 2. decadent, esp in artistic tastes considered too fin-de-siècle to serve as a worthwhile model for young artists 3. characteristic of or relating to the close of the 20th century fin de siècle in American English (fɛ̃t ˈsjɛklə) of or characteristic of the last years of the 19th cent. formerly used to refer to progressive ideas and customs, but now generally used toindicate decadenceWord origin Fr, end of the centuryExamples of 'fin de siècle' in a sentence |
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