| [/ɪˈpɪtəmɪ; ɪˋpɪtəmɪ/] n 用法:
1 thing that shows on a small scale all the characteristics of sth much larger 梗概; 缩影:
The divisions we see in this school are the epitome of those occurring throughout the whole country. 我们在这所学校中看到的各个部门是全国各校的缩影. 用法:
2 person or thing that is a perfect example of a quality, type, etc 典型的人或事物:
the absolute epitome of a school teacher 中小学教师的典范 *
She's the epitome of kindness. 她是仁慈的化身. 用法:
3 (dated 旧) short summary of a book, speech, etc （书、 演讲等的）摘要. |