exotic
/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ig-ˈzä-tik/ (ame, mw)
exotic — 形容詞
- exoticpositive
- more exoticcomparative
- most exoticsuperlative
1. coming from a distant country, especially one with a warm climate, and seeming i
異國風情的
來自遙遠國度、令人感到新奇而嚮往的
coming from a distant country, especially one with a warm climate, and seeming interesting or special because it is unfamiliar in your own area
The chef used exotic spices from Madagascar to season the lamb.
那位廚師用來自馬達加斯加的異國香料來調味羊肉。
collocation: exotic spices / exotic fruits / exotic plants
Ryo brought back exotic fabrics from his trip to Thailand last spring.
Ryo 去年春天從泰國帶回了異國風情的布料。
Exotic tropical flowers from South America filled the greenhouse at the botanical centre.
來自南美洲的異國熱帶花卉佈滿了植物中心的溫室。
Anong tasted exotic fruits at the night market that she had never seen before.
Anong 在夜市裡嚐到了從未見過的異國水果。
Noor decorated her apartment with exotic carpets and ornaments from Morocco.
Noor 用從摩洛哥帶回來的異國地毯和飾品布置了她的公寓。
文法句型
exotic + noun
be/look/seem + exotic
常見錯誤
2. having a quality that is noticeably unusual and appealing, especially in the way
奇豔的
奇特而吸引人的外觀或風格
having a quality that is noticeably unusual and appealing, especially in the way something looks or is designed
The interior designer chose a rug with an exotic pattern for the hotel lobby.
室內設計師為飯店大廳選了一條帶有奇豔圖案的地毯。
collocation: exotic pattern / exotic beauty / exotic charm
Eri's jewellery had an exotic beauty that reminded people of ancient Persian art.
Eri 的珠寶散發一種奇豔的美感，讓人聯想到古老的波斯藝術。
Mert painted the walls deep purple, which gave the room an exotic feel.
Mert 把牆壁刷成深紫色，讓房間有種奇豔的氛圍。
Their new building combines modern glass with exotic details borrowed from Middle Eastern architecture.
他們的新建築將現代玻璃素材與取自中東建築的奇豔細節結合在一起。
- striking
emphasises visual impact but does not necessarily imply foreign origins
- distinctive
highlights unique qualities that make something stand out, without the sensual appeal
- unusual
broader — covers anything out of the ordinary, not just attractive things
文法句型
exotic + noun
be/look + exotic
用法筆記
This sense focuses on unusual beauty or striking style rather than geographical origin. A locally made object can be described as exotic in this sense if its appearance is strikingly different from what is usual, for example an avant-garde dress or an unconventional piece of furniture.
常見錯誤
exotic — 名詞
1. a plant, animal, or object that comes from a distant country and is not normally
外來物
來自異國的動植物或物品
a plant, animal, or object that comes from a distant country and is not normally found in the area where you live
In the nineteenth century, plant collectors travelled far to find new exotics for European gardens.
十九世紀時，植物收藏家長途跋涉尋找新的外來物種栽種於歐洲花園中。
plural form: exotics
The pet shop was fined for selling exotics that needed special care and permits.
那家寵物店因販售需要特殊照護及許可證的外來物種而被罰款。
Caio keeps several exotics in his aquarium, including fish from the Amazon River.
Caio 在魚缸裡養了幾種外來物，包括來自亞馬遜河的魚。
Customs officers at the airport seized a shipment of illegal exotics from Southeast Asia.
機場的海關官員查獲了一批來自東南亞的非法外來物。
- non-native species
more technical and neutral — commonly used in ecology and conservation contexts
- foreign species
similar meaning but slightly less scientific in tone
- native species
opposite — a species that naturally occurs in the local area
- indigenous species
more formal antonym, emphasising natural origin
文法句型
exotics (plural noun referring to a category)
the + exotics (collective)
用法筆記
The noun form is most common in the plural ('exotics') to refer to a category of non-native plants or animals. The singular ('an exotic') exists but is less frequent; when you hear 'an exotic' alone, a specific type like a plant or animal is usually understood from context.