单词 | epic |
释义 | Word Frequency epic(ˈɛpɪk) noun 1. a long narrative poem recounting in elevated style the deeds of a legendary hero, esp one originating in oral folk tradition 2. the genre of epic poetry 3. any work of literature, film, etc, having heroic deeds for its subject matter or having other qualities associated with the epic a Hollywood epic 4. a real-life episode in which heroic deeds are performed or attempted the epic of Scott's expedition to the South Pole adjective 5. denoting, relating to, or characteristic of an epic or epics 6. of heroic or impressive proportions an epic voyage Word origin C16: from Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos speech, word, song |
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