单词 | miracle |
释义 | miracle n.   1. an extraordinary event attributed to some supernatural agency.   2. a any remarkable occurrence. b a remarkable development in some specified area (an economic miracle; the German miracle).   3. (usu. foll. by of) a remarkable or outstanding specimen (the plan was a miracle of ingenuity). Phrases and idioms miracle drug a drug which represents a breakthrough in medical science. miracle play a medieval play based on the Bible or the lives of the saints. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L miraculum object of wonder f. mirari wonder f. mirus wonderful |
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