marvelous
gb/mˈɑɹvələs/ us/mˈɑɹvələs/
B2
英语
义项
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adjective
B2
property
1
extremely good or enjoyable
Very good; wonderful.
用法模式：
[something] is marvelous; a marvelous [thing/place/time]
常见错误：
Learners may misspell it as *marvellous* (UK spelling) or confuse it with the noun/verb *marvel*.
近义词
wonderful (More common and neutral; less vivid.)
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fantastic (Often more informal and enthusiastic.)
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excellent (More factual and less emotional.)
反义词
awful (Very bad or unpleasant.)
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terrible (Strongly negative evaluation.)
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mediocre (Only average; not impressive.)
搭配
marvelous idea
|marvelous job
|marvelous time
|marvelous opportunity
|marvelous feeling
|marvelous weather
|marvelous performance
|marvelous place
|marvelous meal
|marvelous experience
主题
daily_life
|emotions
|evaluation
例句
- We had a marvelous time at the beach.
- That’s a marvelous idea—let’s try it.
- The hotel staff were marvelous from start to finish.
学习者例句
- The food was marvelous.
- You did a marvelous job.
adjective
C1
property
2
surprisingly impressive or remarkable
Very impressive or surprising in a good way.
用法模式：
It is marvelous that [clause]; a marvelous [achievement/discovery]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes overuse it in formal writing where a plainer word (e.g., *remarkable*) fits better.
近义词
remarkable (More formal and less emotional.)
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astonishing (Stronger focus on surprise.)
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extraordinary (Emphasizes being far from ordinary.)
反义词
ordinary (Not unusual or impressive.)
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unremarkable (Not worth special notice.)
搭配
marvelous achievement
|marvelous feat
|marvelous discovery
|marvelous display
|marvelous progress
|marvelous results
|marvelous detail
|marvelous talent
主题
emotions
|evaluation
|media
例句
- It’s marvelous how quickly the team adapted to the new system.
- She showed a marvelous talent for languages.
- The museum has a marvelous collection of early photographs.
学习者例句
- It is marvelous that you finished so fast.
- He has a marvelous memory.
adjective
informal
B2
abstract
3
used to show approval
A word you say to mean “Great!”
用法模式：
Marvelous!; That’s marvelous!
常见错误：
In some contexts it can sound old-fashioned or theatrical; *great* or *awesome* may be more natural in casual speech.
近义词
great (More common and casual.)
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lovely (Often softer; common in UK English.)
反义词
terrible (Expresses strong disapproval.)
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oh no (Expresses negative reaction rather than approval.)
搭配
Marvelous!
|That’s marvelous!
|How marvelous!
主题
conversation
|emotions
例句
- “We got the tickets!” “Marvelous!”
- “Your results are back—they’re normal.” “Oh, marvelous.”
- “You can start next week.” “That’s marvelous—thank you.”
学习者例句
- Marvelous! I’m happy.
- That’s marvelous news.
语法
词典原形
marvelous
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹvələs/
US/mˈɑɹvələs/
音节与重音
mar - velous （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (mar)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: marvelous
词族
Core family
marvelously
adverb
marvel
noun B1
Related words
marvellous
adjective B1
相关表达
how marvelous!
1/hˈaʊ mˈɑɹvələs ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
excited approval
Wow, that’s wonderful!
例句
- How marvelous—you’re moving into your own place!
- How marvelous that everyone could come.
nothing short of marvelous
1/nˈʌθɪŋ ʃˈɔɹt əv mˈɑɹvələs/
fixed phrase
very high praise
It is extremely good.
例句
- The support we received was nothing short of marvelous.
- Her recovery has been nothing short of marvelous.
simply marvelous
1/sˈɪmpli mˈɑɹvələs/
fixed phrase
emphatic praise
Really wonderful.
例句
- The dessert was simply marvelous.
- Her voice in the final song was simply marvelous.