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Sophisticated Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 Complicated Things Systems Complex School

英语单词 sophisticated
英美音标 英 [sə'fɪstɪkeɪtɪd] 美 [sə'fɪstɪkeɪtɪd]
中文释义 adj.老练的;精密的;复杂的;久经世故的
英语例句 (1) As far as defense is concerned, we need to buy more sophisticated weapons.
(2) The publisher's techniques for the promotion of his books have become increasingly sophisticated since the 1950s.
(3) I'd rather deal with a simple man than a sophisticated man.
中文例句 (1) 就防御的观点来说,我们需要购买更多精密的武器。
(2) 自20世纪50年代以来,出版商推销书籍的方式愈加复杂。
(3) 我宁愿与纯朴的人打交道,不愿与世故的人交往。
vocabulary简明 If something is sophisticated, it's complicated and intricate. The inner workings of a computer are sophisticated. Sophisticated can also refer to having good taste. Either way, sophisticated things are impressive.
vocabulary扩展 Sophisticated systems and objects are complex and tough to understand. High school math is a lot more sophisticated than grammar school math. Driving a car is more sophisticated than riding a bike. People are sophisticated if they have plenty of worldly experience and what is generally regarded as "good taste." Sometimes, that just means they have a lot of money and like things that are fancy. Going to a symphony is considered more sophisticated than going to a rock concert.
柯林斯解释
1
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](机器、装置等)高级的,精密的;(方法)复杂的 A sophisticated machine, device, or method is more advanced or complex than others.
  • Honeybees use one of the most sophisticated communication systems of any insect.

    蜜蜂之间所用的交流方式是昆虫中最为复杂的方式之一。

  • ...a large and sophisticated new British telescope.

    一架崭新的大型英式精密望远镜

2
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]善于社交的;高雅时髦的;见过世面的 Someone who is sophisticated is comfortable in social situations and knows about culture, fashion, and other matters that are considered socially important.
  • Claude was a charming, sophisticated companion...

    克劳德是一个很有魅力、见多识广的伙伴。

  • Recently her tastes have become more sophisticated.

    最近她的品位越发优雅时髦起来。

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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]精明老练的;老于世故的 A sophisticated person is intelligent and knows a lot, so that they are able to understand complicated situations.
  • These people are very sophisticated observers of the foreign policy scene.

    这些人是观察外交政策领域动向的行家里手。

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