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Epitome Person 英[ɪˈpɪtəmi 美[ɪˈpɪtəmi N.缩影;典型的人或事物;(书、演讲等的)摘要 N Sing 典型;缩影 Thing

单词 epitome
音标
英[ɪˈpɪtəmi] 美[ɪˈpɪtəmi]
解释
n.缩影;典型的人或事物;(书、演讲等的)摘要;
例句

N-SING
典型;缩影
If you say that a person or thing is the epitome of something, you are emphasizing that they are the best possible example of a particular type of person or thing.
例:Maureen was the epitome of sophistication...莫琳是个典型的老油条。
例:The Dorchester Hotel is the epitome of luxury in the heart of London.多切斯特酒店是伦敦市中心豪华奢侈的缩影。
变形
pl:epitomes~

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