miracle
/ˈmɪrəkl/ · /ˈmɪrəkəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4890 in the learning path
奇迹；不可思议的事
Definitions
n. An extraordinary event that seems impossible or beyond natural explanation.
奇迹；不可思议的事
Example
It was a miracle that the vase survived.
那个花瓶竟然没碎，真是个奇迹。
Although new technology can appear to work miracles, lasting environmental progress also requires changes in public behaviour.
虽然新技术似乎能创造奇迹，但持久的环境改善也需要公众行为的改变。
Collocations
- work miracles
- a medical miracle
- a miracle cure
Word family
- miraculous (adj.)
- miraculously (adv.)
Synonyms
- wonder
Usage tip
work miracles指创造奇迹，也可夸张表示效果惊人。
FAQ
- What does miracle mean?
- An extraordinary event that seems impossible or beyond natural explanation.
- How is miracle pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪrəkl/, US /ˈmɪrəkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
