classic
gb/klˈæsɪk/ us/klˈæsɪk/
B1
Engleză
~ 1400
klasszikus, tipikus, antik, ókori görög-római
B1
1
klasszikus
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a classic [example/book/movie/etc.]
Casablanca is considered a classic film of the 1940s.
A Casablancát az 1940-es évek klasszikus filmjének tartják.
This painting is a classic example of impressionism.
Ez a festmény az impresszionizmus egyik klasszikus példája.
Her outfit had a classic elegance that never goes out of style.
It's a classic case of poor planning leading to failure.
Exemple pentru cursanți
That book is a classic story.
Az a könyv egy klasszikus történet.
This is a classic movie from the 1980s.
Ez egy klasszikus film az 1980-as évekből.
Paris is a classic place to visit.
This is a classic example of a mistake.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'classic' with 'classical'; 'classical' usually refers to traditional forms in art or music, not just high quality or timelessness.
Sens
excellent and lasting in value
Colocații
classic example
|classic novel
|classic design
|classic movie
|classic style
Sinonime
timeless (Emphasizes that something remains relevant or appealing over time.)
Antonime
forgettable (Suggests lacking lasting impact or value.)
Teme
culture
|arts
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Very good and important for a long time.
Judged to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind, with enduring significance or appeal.
B1
2
tipikus
B1
klasszikus
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a classic [mistake/case/symptom/etc.]
Forgetting to save your work is a classic mistake.
Klasszikus hiba, ha elfelejted elmenteni a munkádat.
This is a classic symptom of the disease.
Ez a betegség tipikus tünete.
It's a classic case of too little, too late.
His response was a classic example of evasion.
Exemple pentru cursanți
It was a classic mistake to leave the door open.
Klasszikus hiba volt nyitva hagyni az ajtót.
This is a classic problem in math.
Ez egy klasszikus matematikai probléma.
That is a classic case of bad luck.
This is a classic symptom of the flu.
Sens
typical of a situation or category
Colocații
classic mistake
|classic case
|classic symptom
|classic example
Sinonime
typical (Focuses on being representative rather than on quality or value.)
Antonime
unusual (Suggests something not typical or expected.)
Teme
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Very typical for a kind of thing or situation.
Serving as a standard or typical example of something.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
3
klasszikus
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is a classic
Moby-Dick is an American literary classic.
A Moby Dick amerikai irodalmi klasszikus.
That album has become a rock classic.
Az az album rockklasszikussá vált.
The film quickly became a modern classic.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This book is a classic.
Ez a könyv klasszikusnak számít.
That movie is a classic from my childhood.
Az a film a gyerekkorom egyik klasszikusa.
The song is now a classic.
Sens
famous and enduring work of art or literature
Colocații
literary classic
|film classic
|music classic
Sinonime
masterpiece (Often implies unmatched skill, not just enduring popularity.)
Antonime
flop (Refers to something that fails commercially or critically.)
Teme
arts
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definiție
A book, film, song, or other work that people think is very good and important for a long time.
A work of art, literature, music, or similar that has been judged over time to be of the highest quality and lasting importance.
B2
4
antik
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
classic [architecture/art/literature/etc.]
The museum has an impressive collection of classic sculptures.
A múzeumnak lenyűgöző gyűjteménye van antik szobrokból.
She studied classic literature at university.
Az egyetemen ókori görög-római irodalmat tanult.
The building's design was inspired by classic architecture.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We saw classic buildings in Rome.
Rómában ókori római épületeket láttunk.
He reads classic stories from Greece.
Ókori görög történeteket olvas.
The art is from the classic period.
Sens
relating to ancient Greece or Rome
Colocații
classic architecture
|classic literature
|classic civilization
Sinonime
ancient Greek and Roman (Specifically indicates historical period and location.)
Antonime
modern (Refers to contemporary times rather than ancient history.)
Teme
history
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definiție
About the old culture, art, and writing from ancient Greece or Rome.
Relating to the culture, art, or literature of ancient Greece or Rome.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
classic
IPA
GB/klˈæsɪk/
US/klˈæsɪk/
Silabe și accent
clas - sic (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (clas)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: classic
Noun
- Base: classic
- Plural: classics
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
classics
noun
Core family
classical
adjective B1
classically
adverb
Advanced or less common
classicist
noun
classicism
noun
Expresii
a classic example of [something]
1/ə klˈæsɪk ɪɡzˈæmpəl əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
typical case illustrating something clearly
A very clear and typical case that shows what something is like.
Exemple
- This is a classic example of why you should double-check your work.
- The painting is a classic example of her early style.
a modern classic
1/ə mˈɑdɚn klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase
recent work with lasting value status
A new book, film, or song that people think will stay famous and loved for many years.
Exemple
- The film quickly became known as a modern classic.
- Her 2005 album is now considered a modern classic.
an instant classic
1/ən ˈɪnstənt klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase
immediately recognized as excellent and enduring
Something that people right away think will be famous and loved for a long time.
Exemple
- Her debut novel was an instant classic among critics.
- The match was so exciting that it became an instant classic.