immortal
/ɪˈmɔːtl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈmɔːrtl/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)i-ˈmȯr-tᵊl/ (ame, mw) · /ɪˈmɔː.təl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/ (ame, ipa)
immortal — 形容詞
- immortalpositive
- more immortalcomparative
- most immortalsuperlative
1. describing a living thing that never dies and continues to exist for all time
永生；不死
永遠不會死亡的
describing a living thing that never dies and continues to exist for all time
The tiny jellyfish Turritopsis can live forever, making it biologically immortal.
這種名為 Turritopsis 的小水母可以永遠活下去，因此在生物學上是不死的。
noun subject + be + biologically immortal
In ancient Greek stories, the gods were immortal and never grew old.
在古希臘傳說中，眾神是永生的，永遠不會變老。
Many ancient Egyptians believed the pharaoh had an immortal soul that travelled to the afterlife.
許多古埃及人相信法老擁有永生的靈魂，能夠前往來世。
Some cancer cells are practically immortal because they keep dividing without dying.
有些癌細胞幾乎是永生的，因為它們會不斷分裂而不會死亡。
- undying
more emotional and metaphorical; often used for love, devotion, or gratitude rather than literal life
- everlasting
emphasises continuous duration without stopping; broader than just avoiding death
- eternal
describes something without beginning or end, not simply without death
- mortal
the direct opposite; subject to death
- perishable
describes things that decay or spoil, rather than beings that die
文法句型
be + immortal
immortal + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in mythology, biology, and theology. In cell biology, 'immortal' refers to cells that can divide indefinitely rather than dying after a set number of divisions.
常見錯誤
2. describing someone or something so remarkable or celebrated that their name, wor
不朽；傳世
名聲或成就永被銘記的
describing someone or something so remarkable or celebrated that their name, work, or influence lasts for a very long time
Shakespeare's plays earned him an immortal place in the world of literature.
莎士比亞的戲劇使他在文學界擁有不朽的地位。
collocation: immortal place in [field]
That single photograph of the soldier became an immortal image of the war.
那張士兵的照片成了那場戰爭中不朽的影像。
Dr. Amara Osei's speech at the ceremony included the immortal line, 'We shall not forget.'
Amara Osei 博士在典禮上的演講中說出了那句不朽的名言：「我們不會忘記。」
The theory of relativity secured Einstein an immortal reputation in science.
相對論讓愛因斯坦在科學界贏得了不朽的聲譽。
Some films achieve immortal status because they speak to audiences across generations.
有些電影之所以獲得不朽的地位，是因為它們能與不同世代的觀眾對話。
文法句型
be + immortal
immortal + noun
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person's achievement, work, or contribution rather than the person directly. 'Immortal fame' and 'immortal words' are common fixed collocations.
常見錯誤
immortal — 名詞
- immortalsingular
- immortalsplural
1. a person who achieves such lasting fame that their name and accomplishments are
不朽人物
死後仍被銘記的偉人
a person who achieves such lasting fame that their name and accomplishments are remembered long after their death
Mozart is widely regarded as one of the great immortals of classical music.
莫札特被廣泛認為是古典音樂界最偉大的不朽人物之一。
pattern: one of the immortals of [field]
The Baseball Hall of Fame honours the immortals of the sport each year.
棒球名人堂每年都會表彰這項運動中的不朽人物。
Among the immortals of cinema, Akira Kurosawa is remembered for his powerful visual storytelling.
在電影界的不朽人物中，黑澤明以其強而有力的視覺敘事而聞名。
Young musicians today still study the works of the classical immortals who came before them.
現今的年輕音樂家仍然學習前輩古典不朽人物的作品。
文法句型
one of the immortals of [field]
the immortals of [field]
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural ('the immortals') to refer collectively to legendary figures within a domain. The singular form is rare and usually appears in set phrases like 'an immortal of jazz'.
常見錯誤
2. (often 'the immortals') the gods and goddesses of ancient Greek or Roman mytholo
眾神；神祇
希臘或羅馬神話中的神
(often 'the immortals') the gods and goddesses of ancient Greek or Roman mythology, who were believed to live forever and possess supernatural powers
In the Iliad, the immortals on Mount Olympus argue among themselves about the fate of Troy.
在《伊利亞德》中，奧林帕斯山上的眾神為特洛伊的命運彼此爭論不休。
The ancient Greeks built temples and offered sacrifices to keep the immortals happy.
古希臘人建造神廟並獻上祭品，以求眾神喜悅。
pattern: keep the immortals + adjective
Zeus, Athena, and Apollo were among the most powerful of the Greek immortals.
宙斯、雅典娜和阿波羅是希臘眾神中最有權勢的幾位。
Poets in ancient times described the immortals as beautiful, powerful, and quick to anger.
古代詩人描述眾神美麗、強大而且容易動怒。
- mortals
the direct antonym; human beings subject to death
文法句型
the immortals
the + adjective + immortals
用法筆記
Capitalised ('the Immortals') when referring specifically to the pantheon as a proper collective noun. This sense is almost never used in the singular — 'an immortal' in the singular typically belongs to the FAMOUS FIGURE sense.