| 单词 | emblematic |
| 释义 | emblematic (once / 5925 pages) adj Something emblematic is symbolic. Empty buildings are emblematic of a city in decline, and a crown is emblematic of royalty. If you know that an emblem is a visual symbol, then you won't be surprised that emblematic things stand for other things. In fact, the word emblem comes from the French word for symbol. Something emblematic represents a larger issue, good or bad. Sometimes emblematic is used for things that are excellent examples. An A student is an emblematic student, and a war hero is an emblematic soldier. Emblematic people are symbols of what others aspire to be. WORD FAMILYemblematic: emblematically+/emblem: emblematic, emblematical, emblems USAGE EXAMPLESOccupied as an artists squat starting in the 1980s, Les Frigos is today an emblematic artistic hub with coveted studios and exhibition space. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) Reynolds’ collection was emblematic of some of the most iconic moments in movie history. Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) From that point on the “babies yanked from the incubator” story was emblematic of the viciousness of Saddam’s troops. Salon(Dec 27, 2016) 1adj serving as a visible symbol for something abstract a crown is emblematic of royalty Syn emblematical, symbolic, symbolical representative standing for something else 2adj being or serving as an illustration of a type the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy Syn exemplary, typic typical exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category |
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