classical

• 指与古希腊和古罗马世界相关的，尤指其艺术、文学或文化；也描述传统的或已确立的音乐、艺术或风格形式。

Relating to the ancient Greek and Roman world, especially its art, literature, or culture; also describes traditional or established forms of music, art, or style.

1. Relating to ancient civilizationsB2formal

   Pertaining to the most advanced period of an earlier civilization and its cultural achievements.

   古典的

   • She specializes in classical Greek philosophy.
   • The museum has a large collection of classical Roman artifacts.
   • Classical art from ancient China is highly valued.

   同义词classic

2. Traditional in style or formB1formal

   Representing an exemplary standard within a traditional and long-established form or style.

   古典的

   • She prefers classical music to modern pop.
   • Ballet is a classical form of dance.
   • The building was designed in a classical style.

   同义词canonicalclassicconventionalestablishedmodelstandardtime-honoredtraditional

   反义词avant-gardecontemporaryinnovativemodern

3. Typical or standardB2formal

   Serving as a typical example of something; standard.

   典型的

   • This is a classical example of poor planning.
   • The experiment followed the classical method.
   • He made the classical mistake of arriving too early.

   同义词archetypalclassicexemplarymodelrepresentativestandardtypical

   反义词atypicalirregularnonstandardunconventionaluntypical

4. Ancient language formC1formal

   Describing a language as used by standard ancient authors.

   古典的

   • She reads classical Arabic fluently.
   • Classical Latin is different from Vulgar Latin.
   • The manuscript is written in classical Chinese.

5. Ancient Greek and Roman cultureB2formal

   Characteristic of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

   古典的

   • Classical mythology is full of fascinating stories.
   • The building's design is inspired by classical architecture.
   • She enjoys classical music from the Baroque period.

   同义词classicgreco-roman

• 指符合既定形式、具有批判性趣味和成熟音乐品味的传统音乐类型，通常指西方古典音乐，也可泛指任何文化中的传统艺术音乐。

A noun referring to a traditional genre of music that conforms to established forms and appeals to critical interest and developed musical taste.

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1. Classical music genreB1formalart

   A traditional genre of music that adheres to established forms and structures, often appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste.

   古典音乐

   • She prefers listening to classical over pop music.
   • The concert featured works from the classical period.
   • Many people find classical relaxing and intellectually stimulating.

   同义词serious music