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contemporary

释义

contemporary

adjective

UK /kənˈtemp(ə)r(ə)ri/

1
modern, or relating to the present time
contemporary art/music/literature/dance
contemporary urban society
Synonyms and related words
Modern and fashionable and up-to-date
modern
contemporary
advanced
2
alive or existing at the same time as a particular event or person
Contemporary sources offer a very different interpretation.
contemporary with:
His work is contemporary with that of Thackeray.
Synonyms and related words
Existing, happening or being dealt with now
existing
present
immediate

contemporary

adjective

US /kənˈtempəˌreri/

1
modern, or relating to the present time
contemporary art/music/literature/dance
contemporary urban society
Synonyms and related words
Modern and fashionable and up-to-date
modern
contemporary
advanced
2
alive or existing at the same time as a particular event or person
Contemporary sources offer a very different interpretation.
contemporary with:
His work is contemporary with that of Thackeray.
Synonyms and related words
Existing, happening or being dealt with now
existing
present
immediate

contemporary

noun countable

UK /kənˈtemp(ə)r(ə)ri/

Word Forms

singular	contemporary
plural	contemporaries

1
someone alive at the same time as a particular event or person
Most of his contemporaries regarded him as a mere eccentric.
Synonyms and related words
General words for age and describing someone’s age
a 3-year-old/10-month-old etc
age
age

contemporary

noun countable

US /kənˈtempəˌreri/

Word Forms

singular	contemporary
plural	contemporaries

1
someone alive at the same time as a particular event or person
Most of his contemporaries regarded him as a mere eccentric.
Synonyms and related words
General words for age and describing someone’s age
a 3-year-old/10-month-old etc.
age
age

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