splendor

/ˈsplen-dər/ (ame, mw)

splendor — 名詞

1. a state or character of being extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand in a way

1.名詞C1
釋義

壯麗；宏偉

極度宏偉美麗、令人讚嘆的品質

a state or character of being extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand in a way that draws admiration and attention from others

例句

The royal palace was restored to its former splendor after ten years of careful work.

經過十年細心的修復，這座皇家宮殿恢復了昔日的壯麗。

restored to its former splendor

Tourists come from all over the world to see the splendor of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

來自世界各地的遊客前來欣賞曼谷大皇宮的宏偉壯麗。

the splendor of [place]

同義詞
  • magnificence

    very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used for buildings or ceremonies

  • grandeur

    emphasizes large scale and stately impressiveness

  • majesty

    suggests a noble, awe-inspiring quality often associated with nature or royalty

反義詞
  • ugliness

    the opposite of visual beauty

  • squalor

    suggests dirty, unpleasant living conditions as the opposite of grandeur

文法句型

in all its/their splendor

former/great/full splendor

用法筆記

Frequently used with possessive adjectives (its former splendor, her full splendor) and in fixed phrases like 'in all its splendor.' Usually uncountable; not used in the plural for this sense.

常見錯誤

❌The palace had many splendors' (sense 1).
✅The palace was a scene of great splendor.
💡In this sense, splendor is uncountable; use 'splendors' only for sense 3 (beautiful features of a place).

2. the quality of shining with a very bright, clear light or having a strong, attra

2.名詞C1
釋義

光輝；光彩

明亮耀眼的光芒或光澤

the quality of shining with a very bright, clear light or having a strong, attractive luster

例句

The splendor of the diamond necklace caught everyone's attention at the party.

那條鑽石項鍊的光輝在派對上吸引了所有人的注意。

splendor of the diamond — luster of jewels

Kenji watched the splendor of the fireworks reflected in the calm lake below.

Kenji 看著煙火的光輝倒映在下方平靜的湖面上。

同義詞
  • brilliance

    more common for describing intense light; can also mean exceptional intelligence

  • radiance

    suggests warm, glowing light emitted from a source

  • luster

    specifically about the shiny surface of materials like metal, silk, or gems

反義詞
  • dullness

    absence of shine or brightness

  • dimness

    lack of light; the opposite of radiant brightness

文法句型

the splendor of [light source / reflective surface]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense focuses specifically on physical brightness or luster (light, jewels, polished surfaces), not on overall grand beauty. Descriptive of a light source or a reflective surface.

常見錯誤

❌The splendor of the king's crown' (intending brightness when the point is about richness).
✅Use this sense only when the primary quality is light reflection; use sense 1 when the focus is overall magnificence.

3. the attractive or impressive qualities and features that a particular place, bui

3.名詞C1
釋義

美景；風采

某地或某事物美好動人的特色

the attractive or impressive qualities and features that a particular place, building, culture, or experience has to offer

例句

The travel guide listed the many splendors of the old city, including its temples, markets, and gardens.

旅遊指南列出了這座古城的諸多美景，包括寺廟、市集和花園。

the many splendors of [place] — countable in plural

Diego spent the whole afternoon exploring the natural splendors of the coral reef.

Diego 花了一整個下午探索珊瑚礁的自然美景。

natural splendors

同義詞
  • wonders

    implies things that cause surprise or amazement; more informal

  • glories

    suggests prestigious or celebrated features; often with historical or religious associations

  • attractions

    more general; can include man-made and natural points of interest

文法句型

the splendors of [place/experience]

natural/architectural/cultural splendors

用法筆記

This sense is countable and most often appears in the plural (splendors). Common with 'of' to specify the place: the splendors of Paris / the splendors of the forest. The plural refers to enumerable beautiful features, whereas sense 1 uses the singular uncountable form to describe an abstract quality of magnificence.

常見錯誤

❌I visited the splendor of Tokyo' (singular when listing multiple features).
✅I visited the splendors of Tokyo
💡the temples, the food, and the gardens.' — Use the plural form when referring to a list of specific attractive features.