fad

/fæd/ (bre, ipa) · /fæd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfad/ (ame, mw)

fad — noun

  • fadsingular
  • fadsplural

1. a style, type of food, or activity that suddenly becomes extremely popular for a

1.名詞B1
釋義

a style, type of food, or activity that suddenly becomes extremely popular for a brief period and then fades away when people lose interest

例句

The kale smoothie fad lasted a few months before people went back to normal breakfasts.

noun phrase subject: 'the [thing] fad' + lasted [time period]

My grandmother laughed at the fad for wearing yoga pants to the grocery store.

同義詞
  • craze

    more intense and often more extreme than a fad; suggests people are obsessed for a brief period

  • trend

    broader and longer-lasting than a fad; carries less negative judgement

  • mania

    stronger emotional excitement; almost like a collective obsession

反義詞
  • classic

    something that remains popular and respected over a very long time

  • staple

    something that is always in regular use or demand, not temporary

用法筆記

Often used with a slightly negative or dismissive tone to suggest that something lacks lasting value. Commonly paired with adjectives that emphasise brevity (short-lived, passing, brief, latest).

常見錯誤

❌Yoga is just a passing fad that will disappear soon.
✅Social media platforms often start as a passing fad before becoming mainstream.
💡'fad' is better used for things that genuinely die out quickly; avoid using it dismissively for activities that have long-term value.
❌Using smartphones is a modern fad.
✅Using smartphones is a modern trend.
💡'fad' implies something short and superficial; use 'trend' for widespread, longer-lasting changes in behaviour.