[ADJ 形容词]典型的 A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.
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The debate in the mainstream press has been a classic example of British hypocrisy...
主流媒体上的辩论是英国式虚伪的典型例子。
His first two goals were classic cases of being in the right place at the right time.
他的头两粒进球是站位和时机把握的典范。
Classic is also a noun.
It was a classic of interrogation: first the bully, then the kind one who offers sympathy.
那是典型的审问方式：先来一个唱白脸，再来一个唱红脸。
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[ADJ 形容词](电影、著作、音乐)经典的，典范的，最优秀的 A classic film, piece of writing, or piece of music is of very high quality and has become a standard against which similar things are judged.
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...the classic children's film Huckleberry Finn.
经典儿童电影《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》
...a classic study of the American penal system.
对美国刑罚制度研究的典范
Classic is also a noun.
The record won a gold award and remains one of the classics of modern popular music.
那张唱片曾赢得金奖，而且时至今日仍然位列现代流行音乐的经典之林。
...a film classic.
经典电影
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]文学经典；名著；杰作 A classic is a book which is well-known and considered to be of a high literary standard. You can refer to such books generally as the classics .
As I grow older, I like to reread the classics regularly.
随着年龄渐长，我喜欢经常重读经典著作。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](风格)传统的，古雅的，古朴的Classic style is simple and traditional and is not affected by changes in fashion.
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Wear classic clothes which feel good and look good...
穿些舒适而又好看的传统服装。
These are classic designs which will fit in well anywhere.
这是些百搭的古雅图案。
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[ADJ 形容词](轿车)经典的，(尤指)老式的 A classic car is a model of car that is greatly admired because of its style, and is considered to be one of the best of its kind； used especially to talk about cars which are no longer being produced.
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](尤指对古希腊、古罗马的语言、文学、哲学的)古典文化研究Classics is the study of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy.
...a Classics degree.
古典文化研究学位
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clas·sic★AWL/ˈklæsɪk; NAmEˈklæsɪk/
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classicclassicsadjective★[usually before noun ]1★accepted or deserving to be accepted as one of the best or most important of its kind 最优秀的；第一流的◆a classic novel/study/goal最佳小说╱研究╱进球2★(alsoclas·sic·al)with all the features you would expect to find; very typical 有特点的；有代表性的；典型的◆a classic exampleof poor communication 缺乏沟通的典型实例◆She displayed the classic symptoms of depression.她显现出了抑郁症的典型症状。◆I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music!我在乐曲演奏暂停的间歇鼓起掌来，真是大错特错！3★elegant, but simple and traditional in style or design; not affected by changes in fashion （风格或设计）典雅的，古朴的；传统的◆a classic grey suit一套典雅的灰色服装◆classic design古朴典雅的设计◆classic cars(= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular)古典雅致的老式车4( informal) people say That's classic!when they find sth very amusing, when they think sb has been very stupid or when sth annoying, but not surprising, happens 惹笑的；愚蠢（或令人讨厌）而又不足为奇的◆She's not going to help? Oh, that's classic!她不来帮忙？哦，那不足为奇！noun★1★[countable ]a book, film/movie or song which is well known and considered to be of very high quality, setting standards for other books, etc. （书、电影或歌曲的）经典作品，名著，杰作◆English classics such as ‘Alice in Wonderland’英语经典作品如《艾丽丝漫游奇境记》◆The novel may become a modern classic.这部小说可能会成为现代名著。2★[countable ]a thing that is an excellent example of its kind 优秀的典范◆That match was a classic.那场比赛堪称经典。3Classics[uncountable ]the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture, especially their languages and literature 古希腊与古罗马的文化研究（尤指对其语言与文学的研究）◆a degree in Classics古希腊与古罗马文化研究的学位SYNONYMS 同义词辨析classic / classicalThese adjectives are frequently used with the following nouns. 以上形容词常与下列名词连用：classic ~classical ~examplemusiccaseballetnovelarchitectureworkscholarcarperiod■Classicdescribes something that is accepted as being of very high quality and one of the best of its kind. *classic 指经典的、优秀的、一流的： ◆a classic movie/work经典影片╱作品It is also used to describe a typical example of something 该词亦可表示典型的：◆a classic example/mistake典型的例子╱错误or something elegant but simple and traditional. 或表示古典的、典雅的：◆classic design典雅的设计■Classicaldescribes a form of traditional Western music and other things that are traditional in style. *classical 表示西方古典音乐及其他传统的事物： ◆a classical composer古典派作曲家◆a classical theory古典学说It is also used to talk about things that are connected with the culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. 该词亦用于指与古希腊和古罗马文化有关的事物：◆a classical scholar古典学者◆classical mythology古典神话clas·sic/ˈklæsɪk; NAmEˈklæsɪk/
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classicclas‧sic1 /ˈklæsɪk/ ●●○W3AWL adjective [usually before noun]
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1typical having all the features that are typical or expected of a particular thing or situationclassic example/mistake/case etc Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about what’s in it for them.► see thesaurus at
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2admired admired by many people, and having a value that has continued for a long time: The Coca-Cola bottle is one of the classic designs of the last century. a collection of classic cars3very good of excellent quality: Roy scored a classic goal in the 90th minute.4traditional a classic style of art or clothing is attractive in a simple traditional way → classical: She chose a classic navy suit for the ceremony.
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1a book, play, or film that is important and has been admired for a long time: ‘La Grande Illusion’ is one of the classics of French cinema.all-time/modern/design etc classic The play has become an American classic.2something that is very good and one of the best examples of its kind: What makes a car a classic?3classics [plural] the language, literature, and history of ancient Rome and Greece → classicist: Judith studied classics at Oxford.