1610s, "of the highest class; approved as a model," from French classique (17c.), from Latin classicus "relating to the (highest) classes of the Roman people," hence, "superior," from classis (see class). Originally in English, "of the first class;" meaning "belonging to standard authors of Greek and Roman antiquity" is attested from 1620s.
classic (n.)
"a Greek or Roman writer or work," 1711, from classic (adj.). So, by mid-19c., any work in any context held to have a similar quality or relationship. In classical Latin noun use of classicus meant "a Marine" (miles classicus) from the "military division" sense of classis.
雙語例句
1. The group's debut album was immediately acclaimed a hip hop classic.
這個組合的首張專輯一經(jīng)推出便被盛贊為嘻哈樂的經(jīng)典之作。
來自柯林斯例句
2. During the festival, we'll be showing 13 classic oldie films.
我們將在電影節(jié)期間展映13部經(jīng)典老片.
來自柯林斯例句
3. "They play classic rock'n"roll,' states her boyfriend, "My dad digs them too."
“他們演奏經(jīng)典搖滾樂，”她的男朋友說道，“我爸爸也喜歡他們。”
來自柯林斯例句
4. Mr Prescott concentrated on offering a classic restatement of Labour values.
普雷斯科特先生專注于對工黨價值觀進行經(jīng)典的闡釋。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Trendy teachers are denying children the opportunity to study classic texts.