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idiomatic

/ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/

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noun

习语，惯用语，成语.

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.

Examples :

"The phrase "hit the books" is an idiomatic expression meaning "to study hard," and its literal meaning doesn't make sense. "

“Hit the books”这个短语是一种习语，意思是“努力学习”，它的字面意思却让人摸不着头脑。

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noun

方言，土语

A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.

Examples :

"The local school's idiomatic was filled with slang from the 1980s, making it hard for some older teachers to understand. "

这所当地学校的方言土语充斥着20世纪80年代的俚语，让一些年长的老师很难理解。

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noun

成语，习语

An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.

Examples :

"The phrase "piece of cake" is an idiom and a common idiomatic expression in English. "

短语 “piece of cake” 是一个成语，也是英语中常用的习语表达方式。

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noun

风格，流派。

An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.

Examples :

"That architect's idiomatic design of the new library, with its curving lines and open spaces, truly captured the spirit of the community. "

那位建筑师设计的全新图书馆，采用了别具一格的建筑风格，流畅的线条和开阔的空间，真切地捕捉到了社区的精神。

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noun

惯用表达，地道表达

A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

Examples :

"Python's use of indentation as an idiomatic construct makes it easy to read. "

Python使用缩进作为一种惯用表达，使其代码易于阅读。

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adjective

地道的，符合语言习惯的.

Pertaining or conforming to the natural mode of expression of a language.

Examples :

"Her English essay was praised for its idiomatic phrasing, which made it sound natural and fluent. "

她的英文文章因其地道的措辞而受到赞扬，这使得它听起来自然流畅。

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adjective

成语化的，多用成语的

Containing or using many idioms.

Examples :

"My grandfather's stories about growing up were very idiomatic, full of expressions I didn't understand at first. "

我爷爷讲的关于他成长经历的故事非常成语化，里面充满了许多我一开始听不懂的俗语和老话。

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adjective

成语式的，惯用的。

Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.

Examples :

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept used several idiomatic expressions, making it a bit confusing for some students. "

老师在解释新的数学概念时，用了一些成语式的表达，这让一些学生感到有点困惑。

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adjective

惯用的，习语的

Parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.

Examples :

"The piano piece was idiomatic, following the natural range and techniques for the instrument. "

这首钢琴曲写得很地道，充分考虑了钢琴的音域和演奏技巧。

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