新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

typical

英  [ˈtɪpɪkəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(某人或某物)典型的 , 有代表性的

    You use typical to describe someone or something that shows the most usual characteristics of a particular type of person or thing, and is therefore a good example of that type.

    双语例句

    例:

    Cheney is everyone's image of a typical cop: a big white guy, six feet, 220 pounds.

    切尼是每个人心目中典型的警察形象:高大的白人,身高6英尺,体重220磅。

    例:

    A typical soil sample contains the following components.

    一个典型的土壤样品包括以下成分。

    2(行为或特征)典型的 , 特有的

    If a particular action or feature is typical of someone or something, it shows their usual qualities or characteristics.

    反义词

    atypical

    双语例句

    例:

    This reluctance to move towards a democratic state is typical of totalitarian regimes.

    不愿朝民主国家迈进是极权主义政体的典型特征。

    例:

    With typical energy he found new journalistic outlets.

    他凭自己特有的干劲找到了新的新闻渠道。

    3(用于批评或抱怨)一贯的 , 果不其然的

    If you say that something is typical of a person, situation, or thing, you are criticizing them or complaining about them and saying that they are just as bad or disappointing as you expected them to be.

    双语例句

    例:

    She threw her hands into the air. 'That is just typical of you, isn't it?'

    她挥舞着双手说,“你一贯就是这个样子,是不是?”

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