| 单词 | epitome |
| 释义 | epitome (once / 2318 pages) n If you're talking about a typical example of something, call it the epitome. The cartoon character Garfield is the epitome of the fat, lazy, food-obsessed cat. Coming to us from Greek through Latin, epitome refers to something that is the ultimate representative of its class. Are you the epitome of the hard-working student or do you believe in study in moderation? Make sure you pronounce epitome with the accent on the second syllable (uh-PIH-tuh-mee). WORD FAMILYepitome: epitomes, epitomise, epitomize+/epitomise: epitomised, epitomises, epitomising/epitomize: epitomized, epitomizes, epitomizing USAGE EXAMPLES“To me he’s the epitome of what you think of a football player,” Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said of Peppers. Washington Times(Dec 29, 2016) A well-known author, activist and politician, he was the epitome of what our leaders should be. Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) This is why so many Republicans admire the epitome of such wealth and privilege. New York Times(Apr 23, 2016) 1n a standard or typical example Syn|Hypo|Hyper image, paradigm, prototype concentrate a concentrated example of something imago(psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood example, model a representative form or pattern 2n a brief abstract (as of an article or book) Hyper abstract, outline, precis, synopsis a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory |
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