epic

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n. 史诗, 叙事诗 a. 史诗的, 叙事诗的

发音

US /ˈɛp.ɪk/
UK /ˈɛp.ɪk/
AU /ˈep.ɪk/

词形变化

epics 复数 epics more epic 比较级 most epic 最高级

别名

Epic epick

教材释义与例句

名词

史诗;叙事诗;史诗般的作品

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

    史诗

    The Icelandic epic took all night to recite.

  2. 2.

    A series of events considered appropriate to an epic; any work of literature, film, etc. having heroic deeds and adventures as its subject matter.

    The book was an epic in four volumes.

  3. 3.

    A large or extended user story.

    计算机 工程 数学
adj.
  1. 1.

    Of or relating to an epic.

    Beowulf is an epic poem.

  2. 2.

    Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character.

    The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorations

  3. 3.

    Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.

    非正式

    The after-prom party was truly epic.

    You made an epic mistake.

  4. 1.

    That is an epimorphism.

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词源

From Middle French épique, from Latin epicus, from Ancient Greek ἐπικός (epikós), from ἔπος (épos, “word, story”).

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