marvelous

[英] [ˈmɑ:vələs] [美] [ˈmɑrvələs] 生词本

adj.

Adjective

1. extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers;

  • "a fantastic trip to the Orient"
  • "the film was fantastic!"
  • "a howling success"
  • "a marvelous collection of rare books"
  • "had a rattling conversation about politics"
  • "a tremendous achievement"

2. too improbable to admit of belief;

  • "a tall story"

3. being or having the character of a miracle

1. Even though they weren't expecting me, they managed to knock up a marvelous meal.
他们虽然没想到我要来,但还是设法匆匆做了一顿丰盛的饭。

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. It seems to me a most marvelous book.
这本书我觉得奥妙之至。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3. The marvelous acting compensated for the play's weak script.
本剧的精彩表演弥补了剧本的不足。

来自《简明英汉词典》