基本翻译
sophisticated 是一个形容词,根据上下文不同,可有多种中文译法:
- 复杂的;精密的(用于设备、系统等)
例:a sophisticated security system(一套精密的安全系统) - 老练的;世故的(用于人)
例:a sophisticated traveler(一位阅历丰富的旅行者) - 高雅的;精致的(用于品味、风格等)
例:sophisticated fashion sense(精致的时尚感)
词源与演变
“Sophisticated” 源自希腊语 “sophos”(智慧),最初带有“过度聪明以致狡诈”的贬义。但现代英语中,其贬义已大大减弱,更多强调“成熟、复杂、精致”等正面含义。
常见搭配
- sophisticated technology(先进技术)
- sophisticated analysis(深入分析)
- sophisticated audience(有鉴赏力的观众)
- sophisticated design(精巧的设计)
- sophisticated investor(经验丰富的投资者)
例句参考
- The new smartphone features a sophisticated camera system.
- She has a very sophisticated understanding of classical music.
- Only sophisticated users will appreciate the full functionality of this software.