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modernity

/məˈdɜː(ɹ)n.ɪ.ti/

Meanings
noun

现代性，当代性

The quality of being modern or contemporary.

Examples :

"The school's new design reflects the modernity of contemporary architecture. "
这所学校的新设计体现了当代建筑的现代感。
culture society style history age

Related Words

Illustration textbook

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

教科书，教材。

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

我的数学老师推荐了一本指定的教科书供我们课外练习。

Illustration historiography

historiography noun

/hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/

史学，历史编纂学

"Professor Lee's class on the American Civil War focused on the historiography of the conflict, examining how different historians have interpreted its causes and consequences over time. "

李教授的美国内战课程侧重于这场冲突的史学研究，探讨了不同历史学家如何随着时间推移解读其起因和后果。

Illustration history

history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

历史, 史, 史实

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

如果我们不从历史的错误中吸取教训，历史就会重演。

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

有条理，组织性

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

这幅画乍一看没什么条理，但慢慢地，结构就变得清晰起来了。

Illustration highlighted

highlighted verb

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd/ /ˈhaɪˌlaɪɾɪd/

突出，强调

"The teacher highlighted the important vocabulary words with a yellow marker. "

老师用黄色记号笔突出显示了重要的词汇。

Illustration reflects

reflects verb

/rɪˈflɛkts/ /riˈflɛkts/

反射，反映.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

镜子会反射照在它上面的光线。

Illustration survived

survived verb

/sərˈvaɪvd/ /sɚˈvaɪvd/

存活，幸存。

"After the car accident, everyone was worried, but luckily, the driver survived. "

车祸发生后，大家都非常担心，但幸运的是，司机活了下来。

Illustration ancient

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

古人，老人

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

这位年迈的图书管理员以她渊博的历史知识而闻名。

Illustration contemporary

contemporary noun

/kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/

同时代的人，同辈人.

"Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare."

塞万提斯和莎士比亚是同时代的人。

Illustration quality

quality noun

/ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/

质量，品质.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

生活质量通常取决于健康、教育和收入。

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

建筑，建筑学.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

建筑是文化成就、价值观和世界观在公共领域最直观的表达。

Illustration structures

structures noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərz/

结构，构造，体系

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

鸟儿们用树枝和各种废弃物搭建了一个令人惊叹的结构精巧的鸟巢。