modern adj. ⇨modern (a modern computer system)⇨experimental (modern ideas)⇨recent (modern times/art)modern
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➡ See also the entry for experimental另見experimental條modern ♦︎ advanced ♦︎ up to date ♦︎ state of the artThese words all describe sth that uses the most recent technology or methods.這些詞均表示采用最新科技的、現代化的、最先進的。SYNONYM SCALE 詞義標尺下圖顯示這些詞所表達先進的程度
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PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆modern / advanced / up-to-date / state-of-the-art design / technology / techniques◆very modern / advanced / up to date◆fairly / quite / relatively modern / advanced / up to date■modern (usuallyapproving) using the most recent technology, methods, designs or materials現代化的;先進的;最新的◆The company needs to invest in a modern computer system.公司需要投資建立最新的計算機系統。◆It is the most modern, well-equipped hospital in the country.這是國内最先進、設備最精良的醫院。◆Modern methods of farming are destroying the countryside.現代化的耕作方式正在破壞鄉郊。OPPold-fashioned ⇨ old-fashioned■advancedusing the most recent technology, methods or designs先進的;現代化的;最新的◆Even in advanced industrial societies, poverty persists.即使在先進的工業社會,貧窮依然存在。◆It is a technologically advanced society.這是一個技術先進的社會。OPPprimitiveⓘ Primitive describes people and things belonging to a very simple society with no industry. * primitive表示原始的、遠古的◆primitive societies / tribes / beliefs原始社會/部落/信仰NOTE辨析 Modern or advanced?In many cases you can use either word.在許多情況下這兩個詞可以通用◆modern / advanced technology / techniques / designs先進的技術/技藝/設計◆a modern / an advanced society / economy / civilization / nation現代化的社會/經濟體/文明/國家Advanced is used especially in the contexts of technology and economics: an advanced society is one with a complicated economic structure and that relies heavily on technology. The term modern society is used to discuss the way we live now in a more general way, including social relations and culture. Modern can also be used to describe art, fashion and ideas. * advanced尤用於科技和經濟學語境。advanced society指擁有複雜的經濟結構且在很大程度上依賴於科技的社會。modern society這一術語用以更寬泛地討論我們現在的生活方式,包括社會關系和文化。modern亦可形容藝術、時尚和觀念。 see also modern ⇨ experimental, modern ⇨ recent■ˌup to ˈdate(of equipment, technology or methods) the most advanced(設備、技術或方法)最先進的,最新的◆We need to spend at least half a million on getting the most up-to-date equipment.我們至少得花50萬購買最新設備。◆This technology is bang up to date(= completely modern).這項技術是最先進的。OPPout of date ⇨ old-fashioned■ˌstate of the ˈart (approving) (of equipment, technology or methods) absolutely the most advanced; as good as it can be at the present time(設備、技術或方法)最先進的;現階段最好的◆He spent thousands on a state-of-the-art sound system.他花費數千元購置了一套目前最先進的音響系統。
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