名詞 classic:

1. a creation of the highest excellence
2. an artist who has created classic works

形容詞 classic:

1. characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions
2. adhering to established standards and principles

1. This church is a classic example of medieval architecture.
   這座教堂是中世紀(jì)建筑風(fēng)格的典型實(shí)例。
2. It is a classic sanctuary in which the rationalist fancy may take refuge.
   這是一所古雅的圣殿，理性主義者可以躲在其中。
3. Interest in classic music has revived recently.
   近來對(duì)古典音樂的興趣又濃厚起來。
4. The temple has been considered an example of classic design.
   人們認(rèn)為這座神廟是古典式設(shè)計(jì)的范例。
5. Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities is a literary classic.
   狄更斯的《雙城記》是文學(xué)名著。

clas.sic

adj.（形容詞）

Belonging to the highest rank or class.
最優(yōu)秀的，第一流的：屬于最高級(jí)別或類別的
Serving as the established model or standard:
標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的，典范的：作為確定的模型或標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的：
例句：
a classic example of colonial architecture.
殖民地建筑的一個(gè)典范

Having lasting significance or worth; enduring.
歷久不衰的，持續(xù)的：有永久的意義或價(jià)值的；持久的

Adhering or conforming to established standards and principles:
標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的：符合確定的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)和原理的：
例句：
a classic piece of research.
一份標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的研究報(bào)告

Of a well-known type; typical:
典型的，具代表性的：眾所周知的類型的；典型的：
例句：
a classic mistake.
典型的錯(cuò)誤

Abbr. class.Of or characteristic of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome; classical.
縮寫 class.經(jīng)典的：有古希臘和古羅馬的文學(xué)、藝術(shù)和文化特征的；經(jīng)典的

Formal, refined, and restrained in style.
拘謹(jǐn)?shù)?，精煉的：風(fēng)格正式、精致和克制的
Simple and harmonious; elegant:
優(yōu)雅的，雅致的：簡(jiǎn)單又和諧的；優(yōu)雅的：
例句：
the classic cut of a suit; the classic lines of a clipper ship.
一件剪裁勻稱的衣服；快速帆船的優(yōu)雅線條

Having historical or literary associations:
有歷史或文學(xué)聯(lián)系的：
例句：
classic battlefields of the Civil War.
美國(guó)內(nèi)戰(zhàn)的戰(zhàn)場(chǎng)古跡

n.（名詞）
An artist, author, or work generally considered to be of the highest rank or excellence, especially one of enduring significance.
文豪，大藝術(shù)家，經(jīng)典作品：被認(rèn)作最高水平的或優(yōu)秀的藝術(shù)家、作家和作品，尤指有持久意義的
A work recognized as definitive in its field.
經(jīng)典著作：在某領(lǐng)域內(nèi)最有權(quán)威的著作

A literary work of ancient Greece or Rome.
古典文學(xué)：古希臘或古羅馬的文學(xué)作品
classics The languages and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Used withthe.
classics 語言，文學(xué)：古希臘和古羅馬的語言和文學(xué)。與the 連用
One that is of the highest rank or class:
極品：最高級(jí)別或第一流的事物：
例句：
The car was a classic of automotive design.
這輛車是第一流自動(dòng)化設(shè)計(jì)的產(chǎn)品

A typical or traditional example.
典型的或傳統(tǒng)的例子
Informal A superior or unusual example of its kind:
【非正式用語】 杰出事物：同類事物中優(yōu)秀的或不尋常的榜樣：
例句：
The reason he gave for being late was a classic.
他提出的遲到理由頗不尋常

A traditional event, especially a major sporting event that is held annually:
著名的傳統(tǒng)事件，重大比賽：傳統(tǒng)事件，尤指每年都舉行的重要體育賽事：
例句：
a golf classic.
高爾夫比賽的年度競(jìng)賽