exotic

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exotic — 形容詞

  • exoticpositive
  • more exoticcomparative
  • most exoticsuperlative

1. coming from a distant country, especially one with a warm climate, and seeming i

1.形容詞B1
釋義

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

例句

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。

常見搭配
  • exotic spices
  • exotic fruits
  • exotic plants
  • exotic birds
  • exotic destination
  • exotic lands
同義詞
  • foreign

    broader term — simply means 'from another country' without the exciting or unusual connotation

  • tropical

    narrower — specifically about warm-climate regions, not about the feeling of novelty

  • imported

    factual — refers to goods brought in for trade, without emotional appeal

反義詞
  • native

    opposite in origin — refers to things that belong to the local area

  • familiar

    opposite in feeling — lacks the sense of novelty and discovery

文法句型

exotic + noun

be/look/seem + exotic

常見錯誤

I bought an exotic smartphone from the local electronics store.
I bought an unusual smartphone from the local electronics store.
'Exotic' describes things that seem to come from faraway places, not just anything that is different or new to you.

2. having a quality that is noticeably unusual and appealing, especially in the way

2.形容詞B2
釋義

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

例句

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。

常見搭配
  • exotic beauty
  • exotic pattern
  • exotic charm
  • exotic feel
  • exotic look
  • exotic atmosphere
同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • ordinary

    opposite in the sense of being unremarkable and familiar

  • plain

    lacks the decorative or sensory appeal that 'exotic' implies

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

She has an exotic way of solving maths problems.
She has an unusual way of solving maths problems.
'Exotic' is rarely used for abstract methods or ideas; it mainly describes visual, sensory, or decorative qualities that are striking and appealing.

exotic — 名詞

同根字

  • exotically
    副詞C1
  • exoticism
    名詞C1
  • exoticness
    名詞C2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • exotic look
  • exotic feel
  • exotic appearance

副詞搭配

  • truly exotic
  • rather exotic
  • somewhat exotic
  • utterly exotic

常用片語

  • exotic in style
  • exotic in appearance

介系詞搭配

  • exotic to