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复数形式
prodigies
1
奇迹, 奇观
a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement
- The sequoia tree's height is truly a prodigy of natural growth in the plant kingdom.
红杉树的高度确实是植物王国中自然生长的奇迹。
- Da Vinci's inventions were true prodigies of imagination and engineering for his time.
达芬奇的发明是他那个时代想象力和工程学真正的奇迹。
- That engine's power output proved a prodigy of modern engineering design.
那台发动机的动力输出被证明是现代工程设计的奇迹。
2
an event, phenomenon, or sign believed to indicate that something significant or unusual is about to happen
- The sudden eclipse was considered a prodigy of impending change.
- Ancient texts described comets as prodigies foretelling major events.
- The strange animal behavior was seen as a prodigy by villagers.
- A prodigy in the sky seemed to warn of approaching storms.
- Scholars studied historical prodigies to understand their cultural impact.
3
神童, 天才儿童
a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age
A prodigy is a young person who shows exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, such as music, mathematics, or sports, at an early age. This individual often performs at a level far beyond their years, demonstrating skill or knowledge that is usually seen in much older or more experienced people. A prodigy may attract attention for their extraordinary abilities, often leading to opportunities for further development and recognition in their field of expertise.
- The young pianist was a musical prodigy, performing at concerts by age six.
这位年轻的钢琴家是个音乐神童，六岁时就在音乐会上表演。
- Scientists called her a prodigy after she solved complex equations as a teenager.
科学家们在她十几岁时解决了复杂的方程后称她为神童。
- The chess prodigy defeated experienced grandmasters before turning ten.
这位象棋神童在十岁之前就击败了经验丰富的大师。
- His parents recognized he was a prodigy when he started composing music at five.
他的父母在他五岁开始作曲时认识到他是个神童。
- The art world celebrated the child prodigy, whose paintings sold for thousands.
艺术界庆祝了这位神童，他的画作卖出了数千元。