sophistication
/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic TechnologyWord #7024 in the learning path
精密；复杂程度
Definitions
n. the quality of being advanced or carefully developed
精密；复杂程度
n. knowledge of social situations, culture, and fashionable tastes
老练；世故；高雅
Example
I was surprised by the sophistication of her camera.
她的相机如此精密，让我很惊讶。
The growing sophistication of medical equipment allows doctors to identify certain diseases at an earlier stage.
医疗设备日益精密，使医生能够在更早阶段发现某些疾病。
Collocations
- technological sophistication
- a high degree of sophistication
- social sophistication
Word family
- sophisticated (adj.)
- unsophisticated (adj.)
Usage tip
不可数名词；既指技术精密，也指处世老练。
FAQ
- What does sophistication mean?
- the quality of being advanced or carefully developed knowledge of social situations, culture, and fashionable tastes
- How is sophistication pronounced?
- UK /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/, US /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
