classic

名词 classic:

1. a creation of the highest excellence
2. an artist who has created classic works

形容词 classic:

1. characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions
2. adhering to established standards and principles

1. This church is a classic example of medieval architecture.
   这座教堂是中世纪建筑风格的典型实例。
2. It is a classic sanctuary in which the rationalist fancy may take refuge.
   这是一所古雅的圣殿，理性主义者可以躲在其中。
3. Interest in classic music has revived recently.
   近来对古典音乐的兴趣又浓厚起来。
4. The temple has been considered an example of classic design.
   人们认为这座神庙是古典式设计的范例。
5. Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities is a literary classic.
   狄更斯的《双城记》是文学名著。

clas.sic

adj.（形容词）

Belonging to the highest rank or class.
最优秀的，第一流的：属于最高级别或类别的
Serving as the established model or standard:
标准的，典范的：作为确定的模型或标准的：
例句：
a classic example of colonial architecture.
殖民地建筑的一个典范

Having lasting significance or worth; enduring.
历久不衰的，持续的：有永久的意义或价值的；持久的

Adhering or conforming to established standards and principles:
标准的：符合确定的标准和原理的：
例句：
a classic piece of research.
一份标准的研究报告

Of a well-known type; typical:
典型的，具代表性的：众所周知的类型的；典型的：
例句：
a classic mistake.
典型的错误

Abbr. class.Of or characteristic of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome; classical.
缩写 class.经典的：有古希腊和古罗马的文学、艺术和文化特征的；经典的

Formal, refined, and restrained in style.
拘谨的，精炼的：风格正式、精致和克制的
Simple and harmonious; elegant:
优雅的，雅致的：简单又和谐的；优雅的：
例句：
the classic cut of a suit; the classic lines of a clipper ship.
一件剪裁匀称的衣服；快速帆船的优雅线条

Having historical or literary associations:
有历史或文学联系的：
例句：
classic battlefields of the Civil War.
美国内战的战场古迹

n.（名词）
An artist, author, or work generally considered to be of the highest rank or excellence, especially one of enduring significance.
文豪，大艺术家，经典作品：被认作最高水平的或优秀的艺术家、作家和作品，尤指有持久意义的
A work recognized as definitive in its field.
经典著作：在某领域内最有权威的著作

A literary work of ancient Greece or Rome.
古典文学：古希腊或古罗马的文学作品
classics The languages and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Used withthe.
classics 语言，文学：古希腊和古罗马的语言和文学。与the 连用
One that is of the highest rank or class:
极品：最高级别或第一流的事物：
例句：
The car was a classic of automotive design.
这辆车是第一流自动化设计的产品

A typical or traditional example.
典型的或传统的例子
Informal A superior or unusual example of its kind:
【非正式用语】 杰出事物：同类事物中优秀的或不寻常的榜样：
例句：
The reason he gave for being late was a classic.
他提出的迟到理由颇不寻常

A traditional event, especially a major sporting event that is held annually:
著名的传统事件，重大比赛：传统事件，尤指每年都举行的重要体育赛事：
例句：
a golf classic.
高尔夫比赛的年度竞赛