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另见experimental条modern ♦︎ advanced ♦︎ up to date ♦︎ state of the artThese words all describe sth that uses the most recent technology or methods.这些词均表示采用最新科技的、现代化的、最先进的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺下图显示这些词所表达先进的程度
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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现代化的;先进的;最新的◆The company needs to invest in a modern computer system.公司需要投资建立最新的计算机系统。◆It is the most modern, well-equipped hospital in the country.这是国内最先进、设备最精良的医院。◆Modern methods of farming are destroying the countryside.现代化的耕作方式正在破坏乡郊。OPPold-fashioned ⇨ old-fashioned■advancedusing the most recent technology, methods or designs先进的;现代化的;最新的◆Even in advanced industrial societies, poverty persists.即使在先进的工业社会,贫穷依然存在。◆It is a technologically advanced society.这是一个技术先进的社会。OPPprimitiveⓘ Primitive describes people and things belonging to a very simple society with no industry. * primitive表示原始的、远古的◆primitive societies / tribes / beliefs原始社会/部落/信仰NOTE辨析 Modern or advanced?In many cases you can use either word.在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆modern / advanced technology / techniques / designs先进的技术/技艺/设计◆a modern / an advanced society / economy / civilization / nation现代化的社会/经济体/文明/国家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尤用于科技和经济学语境。advanced society指拥有复杂的经济结构且在很大程度上依赖于科技的社会。modern society这一术语用以更宽泛地讨论我们现在的生活方式,包括社会关系和文化。modern亦可形容艺术、时尚和观念。 see also modern ⇨ experimental, modern ⇨ recent■ˌup to ˈdate(of equipment, technology or methods) the most advanced(设备、技术或方法)最先进的,最新的◆We need to spend at least half a million on getting the most up-to-date equipment.我们至少得花50万购买最新设备。◆This technology is bang up to date(= completely modern).这项技术是最先进的。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(设备、技术或方法)最先进的;现阶段最好的◆He spent thousands on a state-of-the-art sound system.他花费数千元购置了一套目前最先进的音响系统。
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