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Sophistication N Uncount Quality Knowing 英[Səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn 美[Səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn N.老练,精明;强词夺理,诡辩;伪品,掺杂品;有教养 机器、方法的)精密,复杂,先进

单词 sophistication
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英[səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn] 美[səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn]
解释
n.老练,精明;强词夺理,诡辩;伪品,掺杂品;有教养;
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(机器、方法的)精密,复杂,先进
The sophistication of machines or methods is their quality of being more advanced or complex than others.
例:...the sophistication of one of the world's richest cities...作为世界上最富庶的城市之一,它的精致和优雅…
例:Given the sophistication of modern machines, there is little that cannot be successfully washed at home.鉴于现代机器的先进程度,几乎没有什么东西是在家里洗不了的。

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(人的)高度文化修养
Sophistication is the quality of being comfortable in social situations and knowing about culture, fashion, and other matters that are considered socially important.
例:James Bond is known for his sophistication, his style and his sense of class.举止优雅、风度翩翩且派头十足是詹姆斯·邦德一贯的形象。

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精明老练
Sophistication is the quality of being intelligent and knowing a lot, so that you are able to understand complicated situations.
例:Swift said the growing sophistication among biotech investors presented an opportunity for a more specialist investment fund.斯威夫特说,生物科技领域的投资人越来越精明了,这也为我们获得一个更专业的投资基金提供了机会。
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