synthetic

• 指人工制造的，常作为天然物质的替代品。

Describes something that is artificially made, often as a substitute for a natural substance.

1. Man-made materialB2formalscientific

   Made by chemical synthesis, not naturally occurring.

   合成的

   • Synthetic fibers like polyester are widely used in clothing.
   • The laboratory produced a synthetic version of the compound.
   • Synthetic rubber is often more durable than natural rubber.

   同义词artificialersatzfakefauximitationman-mademanufacturedsimulated

   反义词naturalorganicreal

2. Artificial or imitationB2formaltechnical

   Created to imitate something natural, often with improved properties.

   合成的

   • Synthetic diamonds are used in industrial cutting tools.
   • The perfume contains synthetic fragrances that mimic natural scents.
   • Synthetic leather is a popular alternative for vegan products.

   同义词artificialersatzfakefauximitationman-mademockpseudosimulated

   反义词genuinenaturalreal

• 指通过化学或工业过程人工合成的物质或材料，而非天然存在的。也指人造的、合成的物品（如合成纤维、合成材料等）。

A noun referring to a substance or material that is artificially made, often through chemical processes, rather than being naturally occurring.

1. Artificial materialB2formal

   A man-made substance or material, especially a fabric or chemical, produced by chemical synthesis rather than natural sources.

   合成材料

   • Nylon is a common synthetic used in clothing.
   • Many modern carpets are made from synthetics.
   • The jacket is made of a synthetic that repels water.

   同义词ersatzimitationsubstitute

   反义词naturalorganicreal