
marvellous
/ˈmɑːvələs/ · /ˈmɑːrvələs/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #1994 in the learning path
极好的;绝妙的
Definitions
adj. Extremely good and very enjoyable.
极好的;绝妙的
adj. Causing great surprise or admiration.
令人惊叹的
Example
We had a marvellous picnic beside the lake.
我们在湖边度过了一段美妙的野餐时光。
Public gardens offer marvellous opportunities for urban residents to relax and reconnect with nature.
公共花园为城市居民提供了放松身心、重新亲近自然的绝佳机会。
Collocations
- a marvellous idea
- a marvellous opportunity
- a marvellous achievement
Word family
- marvel (n.)
- marvel (v.)
- marvellously (adv.)
Synonyms
- wonderful
- excellent
- splendid
Antonyms
- awful
- terrible
Usage tip
英式拼写为marvellous,美式通常为marvelous。
FAQ
- What does marvellous mean?
- Extremely good and very enjoyable. Causing great surprise or admiration.
- How is marvellous pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɑːvələs/, US /ˈmɑːrvələs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.