magnific
magnific — 形容詞
- magnificpositive
- more magnificcomparative
- most magnificsuperlative
1. very large and impressive in size or appearance, inspiring admiration because of
宏偉；壯麗
規模宏大、令人讚嘆的
very large and impressive in size or appearance, inspiring admiration because of its grandeur or dignity
Takeshi was amazed by the magnific palace, with its tall marble columns and gold decorations.
Takeshi 對那座宏偉的宮殿感到驚嘆，它有高大的大理石柱和金色裝飾。
attributive: magnific + noun for grand buildings
From the hilltop, the visitors enjoyed a magnific view of the valley.
從山頂上，遊客們欣賞著下方山谷的宏偉景色。
The old city hall is a magnific building that has stood for centuries.
舊市政廳是一座宏偉的建築，已在廣場上矗立了數個世紀。
The museum's magnific entrance hall is decorated with paintings and tall windows.
那座博物館的宏偉入口大廳裝飾著畫作和高挑的窗戶。
- magnificent
much more common in daily use; 'magnific' is more literary and formal
- grand
emphasises scale and dignity, slightly less formal
- splendid
focuses on visual brilliance and excellence, used across registers
- imposing
stresses the overwhelming size or presence, sometimes with a slightly intimidating feel
文法句型
magnific + noun
be + magnific
用法筆記
Far less common than the synonym 'magnificent' in everyday speech. Used mainly in formal, descriptive, or literary writing to convey a solemn sense of grandeur.
常見錯誤
2. having a spiritual or moral quality that is deeply noble and admirable, elevated
崇高的
道德或精神層面極高尚的
having a spiritual or moral quality that is deeply noble and admirable, elevated above the ordinary
Ananya described her teacher's kindness as a magnific quality that few people truly possess.
Ananya 將老師的仁慈描述為一種少有人真正擁有的崇高品格。
magnific + abstract noun of character
The poet's magnific vision of a peaceful world inspired many people across the country.
那位詩人關於和平世界的崇高願景，鼓舞了全國許多人。
Klaus wrote about the magnific ideals of justice and human dignity in his essay.
Klaus 在他的文章中寫到了正義與人類尊嚴的崇高理想。
Amir believed that the magnific spirit of community service could change the town.
Amir 相信社區服務的崇高精神能夠改變這個小鎮。
文法句型
magnific + abstract noun
be + magnific
用法筆記
Typically describes abstract qualities such as ideals, visions, character, or spirit rather than physical objects. Most common in philosophical, religious, or literary writing.
常見錯誤
3. using language or behaviour that is overly elaborate and self-important, often i
浮誇的
語言或行為過於炫耀自負的
using language or behaviour that is overly elaborate and self-important, often in an attempt to seem more impressive than one really is
The mayor's magnific speech was full of fancy words but contained few real ideas.
那位市長的浮誇演說充滿了華麗詞藻，但實質見解很少。
magnific + speech: derogatory use for overblown language
Critics dismissed the novelist's magnific style as pretentious and hard to follow.
評論家認為該位小說家的浮誇風格矯揉造作且難以理解。
Diego's magnific tone during the meeting annoyed his colleagues, who found it irritating.
Diego 在會議中那種浮誇的語氣讓同事們感到不悅。
The professor's magnific writing style made the simple topic sound very complicated.
那位教授的浮誇寫作風格把簡單的主題變得非常複雜。
- pompous
the most common modern term for self-important behaviour
- grandiloquent
specifically about overly fancy language, more formal
- pretentious
broader; can describe people, art, or writing that claims more importance than deserved
- modest
unassuming and not drawing attention to oneself
- plain-spoken
using simple, direct language
文法句型
magnific + noun (speech, style)
be + magnific
用法筆記
Carries a clearly negative connotation. Use to criticise someone's speech, writing, or manner as showy and insincere. Not used for genuine praise.