| 单词 | super |
| 释义 | super[ soo-per ] / ˈsu pər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR super ON THESAURUS.COM nounadjectiveadverbSlang. very; extremely or excessively: super classy; a super large portion of food. Origin of super1620–30; 1920–25 for def. 8; independent use of super- (construed as an adj. or adv.), or shortening of words prefixed with it Words nearby superSuomi, suovetaurilia, sup, Sup. Ct., supe, super, superable, superabound, superabsorbent, superabundant, superacute Definition for super (2 of 3)super- a prefix occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, with the basic meaning “above, beyond.” Words formed with super- have the following general senses: “to place or be placed above or over” (superimpose; supersede), “a thing placed over or added to another” (superscript; superstructure; supertax), “situated over” (superficial; superlunary) and, more figuratively, “an individual, thing, or property that exceeds customary norms or levels” (superalloy; superconductivity; superman; superstar), “an individual or thing larger, more powerful, or with wider application than others of its kind” (supercomputer; superhighway; superpower; supertanker), “exceeding the norms or limits of a given class” (superhuman; superplastic), “having the specified property to a great or excessive degree” (supercritical; superfine; supersensitive), “to subject to (a physical process) to an extreme degree or in an unusual way” (supercharge; supercool; supersaturate), “a category that embraces a number of lesser items of the specified kind” (superfamily; supergalaxy), “a chemical compound with a higher proportion than usual of a given constituent” (superphosphate). Origin of super-<Latin super (preposition and v. prefix) above, beyond, in addition, to an especially high degree; akin to Greek hypér (see hyper-), Sanskrit upari;see over Definition for super (3 of 3)super. superintendent. superior. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for superBritish Dictionary definitions for super (1 of 2)super / (ˈsuːpə) / adjectiveinformal outstanding; exceptionally fine nounpetrol with a high octane rating informal a superintendent or supervisor Australian and NZ informal superannuation benefits Australian and NZ informal superphosphate interjectionBritish informal an enthusiastic expression of approval or assent Word Origin for superfrom Latin: above British Dictionary definitions for super (2 of 2)super- prefixplaced above or oversuperscript of greater size, extent, quality, etcsupermarket surpassing others; outstandingsuperstar beyond a standard or norm; exceeding or exceedinglysupersonic indicating that a chemical compound contains a specified element in a higher proportion than usualsuperoxide Word Origin for super-from Latin super above Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for supersuper- pref.Above; over; upon:superstructure. Superior in size, quality, number, or degree:supersonic. Exceeding a norm:supersaturate. Excessive in degree or intensity:superexcitation. Containing a specified ingredient in an unusually high proportion:superoxide. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. |
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