C1 verb 中性

brilliant

/ˈbrɪljənt/

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

例句

3 / 5
1

That was a brilliant idea to save money on the project.

That was an exceptionally clever idea to save money on the project.

2

The professor’s brilliant lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.

The professor’s outstanding and highly intellectual lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.

3

The party was absolutely brilliant; we should do it again soon!

The party was fantastic and wonderful; we should do it again soon!

词族

名词
brilliance
副词
brilliantly
形容词
brilliant
相关
brilliancy
💡

记忆技巧

Think of a 'brilliant' diamond; it reflects light perfectly because of its quality, just as a 'brilliant' student reflects deep understanding.

快速测验

The scientist was celebrated for her ___ solution to the energy crisis, which combined simplicity with high efficiency.

正确!

正确答案是: a

例句

1

That was a brilliant idea to save money on the project.

everyday

That was an exceptionally clever idea to save money on the project.

2

The professor’s brilliant lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.

formal

The professor’s outstanding and highly intellectual lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.

3

The party was absolutely brilliant; we should do it again soon!

informal

The party was fantastic and wonderful; we should do it again soon!

4

The paper provides a brilliant analysis of the socio-economic factors influencing migration.

academic

The paper provides a masterly and deep analysis of the socio-economic factors influencing migration.

5

She has a brilliant career ahead of her in international law.

business

She has an exceptionally successful career ahead of her in international law.

词族

名词
brilliance
副词
brilliantly
形容词
brilliant
相关
brilliancy

常见搭配

brilliant career a highly successful professional history
brilliant mind an exceptionally intelligent person
brilliant performance an outstanding display of talent
brilliant sunshine very bright and intense sunlight
brilliant success a remarkable and clear achievement

常用短语

a brilliant stroke of luck

a sudden and very fortunate event

brilliant at (something)

highly skilled in a specific area

show brilliant promise

to exhibit signs of future greatness

容易混淆的词

brilliant vs Radiant

Radiant focuses more on the physical emission of light or heat and emotional happiness, while brilliant focuses more on intensity and intellectual excellence.

📝

使用说明

At a C1 level, 'brilliant' is frequently used to describe high-level academic or professional achievements. It is an 'absolute' adjective, meaning something is either brilliant or it isn't, though it is often colloquially modified.

⚠️

常见错误

Learners often use 'very brilliant.' Since 'brilliant' already means 'very clever' or 'very bright,' it is more precise to use 'absolutely brilliant' or simply 'brilliant.'

💡

记忆技巧

Think of a 'brilliant' diamond; it reflects light perfectly because of its quality, just as a 'brilliant' student reflects deep understanding.

📖

词源

Derived from the French 'briller' (to shine), which likely comes from the Latin 'beryllus,' referring to the precious beryl stone.

语法模式

Usually non-gradable (absolute adjective) Used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb)
🌍

文化背景

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, 'Brilliant!' is a very common informal exclamation used to express strong approval or agreement with a suggestion.

快速测验

The scientist was celebrated for her ___ solution to the energy crisis, which combined simplicity with high efficiency.

正确!

正确答案是: a

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

有帮助吗?
还没有评论。成为第一个分享想法的人!

免费开始学习语言

免费开始学习