epic
US /ˈep.ɪk/
UK /ˈep.ɪk/
名词
1.
史诗, 叙事诗
a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
示例:
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Homer's 'The Odyssey' is a classic epic poem.
荷马的《奥德赛》是一部经典的史诗。
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The ancient tale was passed down as an oral epic.
这个古老的故事作为口头史诗流传下来。
形容词
1.
史诗般的, 宏大的, 英雄的
heroic or grand in scale or character
示例:
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The movie featured an epic battle scene.
这部电影有一个史诗般的战斗场面。
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It was an epic journey across the continent.
这是一次史诗般的跨大陆之旅。
2.
棒极了, 了不起, 非凡的
(informal) particularly impressive or remarkable
示例:
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That concert last night was absolutely epic!
昨晚的演唱会简直是史诗级的！
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We had an epic time at the party.
我们在派对上玩得非常开心。
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