1610s, "of the highest class; approved as a model," from French classique (17c.), from Latin classicus "relating to the (highest) classes of the Roman people," hence, "superior," from classis (see class). Originally in English, "of the first class;" meaning "belonging to standard authors of Greek and Roman antiquity" is attested from 1620s.
classic (n.)
"a Greek or Roman writer or work," 1711, from classic (adj.). So, by mid-19c., any work in any context held to have a similar quality or relationship. In classical Latin noun use of classicus meant "a Marine" (miles classicus) from the "military division" sense of classis.
双语例句
1. The group's debut album was immediately acclaimed a hip hop classic.
这个组合的首张专辑一经推出便被盛赞为嘻哈乐的经典之作。
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2. During the festival, we'll be showing 13 classic oldie films.
我们将在电影节期间展映13部经典老片.
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3. "They play classic rock'n"roll,' states her boyfriend, "My dad digs them too."
“他们演奏经典摇滚乐，”她的男朋友说道，“我爸爸也喜欢他们。”
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4. Mr Prescott concentrated on offering a classic restatement of Labour values.
普雷斯科特先生专注于对工党价值观进行经典的阐释。
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5. Trendy teachers are denying children the opportunity to study classic texts.