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ideal adj.
⇨ idealideal noun
⇨ example 2 (sb's ideal of what sth should be) ⇨ principle 1 (political ideals) ideal adjective ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ best and ⇨ favourite 另见best条和favourite条ideal ♦︎ perfect ♦︎ optimum ♦︎ just right ♦︎ tailor-madeThese words all describe sb/sth that is the best or most suitable for a particular person or purpose. 这些词均表示最理想的、最合适的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆ideal / perfect / just right / tailor-made for sb / sth◆an ideal / a perfect opportunity / solution / candidate◆absolutely ideal / perfect■ ideal / /aɪˈdiːəl/ / exactly right for sb/sth 最合适的；理想的；完美的◆This beach is ideal for children.这片海滩是孩子的理想去处。◆His apartment would be an ideal place to stay.他的公寓会是个理想的住处。◆As a solution to the problem it was far from ideal.那远非解决这个问题的最佳办法。▸ ideally adverb ◆They're ideally suited to each other.他们俩最为般配。◆Ideally, I'd like to live in New York, but that's not possible at the moment.按理想来说，我希望住在纽约，但目前是不可能的。■ perfect exactly right for sb/sth 最合适的；理想的；完美的◆It was a perfect day for a picnic.那天是野餐最理想的天气。◆The location of the cottage makes it perfect for touring.这间村舍的位置很适合观光。◆'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.'“两点半对你合适吗？”“正合适。谢谢。”NOTE 辨析 Ideal or perfect?These words have the same meaning but they have some different collocations. An ideal day for sth is a very convenient day; a perfect day for sth is one with very good weather conditions. Perfect is also slightly more informal than ideal. 这两个词意义相同，但搭配有些不同。an ideal day for sth 指这一天在时间安排上很方便，a perfect day for sth指这天天气条件很好。perfect的语气较之ideal亦略显随意。■ optimum /ˈɒptɪməm; NAmE ˈɑːptɪməm/ [only before noun] the best possible; producing the best possible results 最佳的；最适宜的◆We aim for optimum efficiency in all our operations.我们的所有行动都力求最高效。▸ the optimum noun [singular] ◆For efficient fuel consumption a speed of 60 mph is about the optimum.时速60英里节油效果大致最佳。■ ˌjust ˈright phrase (spoken) exactly right for sb/sth 最合适的；理想的；完美的◆That coat should be just right for Jenny.那件外套珍妮穿应该最合适不过了。◆She adjusted the seasoning until it was just right.她调节作料直到味道最佳为止。■ ˌtailor-ˈmade made for sb/sth in particular, and therefore very suitable 特制的；专门设置的；量身打造的◆We can offer you a tailor-made financial package to suit your needs.我们可以为您量身打造切合您需要的金融产品组合。 example2 noun give an example of sth 举例Her courage is an example to us all. 她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。example ♦︎ model ♦︎ ideal ♦︎ role model ♦︎ embodiment ♦︎ epitome ♦︎ inspiration ♦︎ archetypeThese are all words for a person or thing that is considered to be a good example of sth. 这些词均表示榜样、楷模。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an example / a model / the embodiment / the epitome / the archetype of sth◆an example / inspiration to sb■ example [countable] (approving) a person or their behaviour that is thought to be good for others to copy 榜样；楷模；模范◆Her courage is an example to us all.她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。◆She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve.她为残疾人能有所作为树立了光辉典范。◆He is a captain who leads by example.他是个以身作则的队长。 see also example ⇨ influence noun , exemplify ⇨ represent 2 ■ model [countable] (approving) a person or thing that is considered an excellent example of sth 模范；典型◆Her essay was a model of clarity.她的文章是明白晓畅的范例。◆He's a model student.他是模范生。ⓘ Model is always used in the phrase a model of sb/sth or like an adjective before another noun. * model总是用在短语a model of sb/sth中，或像形容词一样置于另一名词前◆a model farm (= one that has been specially designed to work well) 模范农场 see also model ⇨ model noun ■ ideal / /aɪˈdiːəl/ / [countable, usually singular] a person or thing that you think is perfect 完美的人（或事物）◆It's my ideal of what a family home should be.这是我心目中完美的家庭住宅。ⓘ Ideal is often used with possessive pronouns such as my, his or her. * ideal常与my、his、her等物主代词连用。■ ˈrole model [countable] a person that you admire and try to copy 楷模；行为榜样◆We need positive role models for young men to aspire to.我们要树立正面典型人物，激励年轻人有志效仿。■ embodiment / /ɪmˈbɒdimənt; NAmE ɪmˈbɑːdimənt/ [countable, usually singular] (formal) a person or thing that represents or is a typical example of an idea or quality （体现一种思想或品质的）典型，化身◆He is the embodiment of the young successful businessman.他是成功青年企业家的典型。ⓘ Embodiment can be used to talk about a positive or a negative idea. * embodiment可以指正面的典范，也可以指负面的典型。 see also embody ⇨ represent 2 ■ epitome /ɪˈpɪtəmi/ / [singular] (formal, especially written) a perfect example of a person or quality （人或品质的）典型，典范◆Her clothes are the epitome of good taste.她的衣着体现了高品味。ⓘ Epitome is almost always used in the phrase the epitome of sb/sth. It is often used to talk about how people look or behave. Although many examples of epitome show good qualities, this is not always the case: a common phrase is the epitome of evil. * epitome几乎总是用于短语the epitome of sb/sth中，常指外表或行为的典范。尽管许多epitome的例句显示为好品质的典范，但是也有例外，常用的短语the epitome of evil就是一例。 see also epitomize ⇨ represent 2 ■ inspiration / /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ / [countable, usually singular] a person or thing that makes you want to be better or more successful 鼓舞人心的人（或事物）◆Her charity work is an inspiration to us all.她的慈善工作激励着我们大家。 see also inspire ⇨ inspire ■ archetype / /ˈɑːkitaɪp/ / [singular] (rather formal, written) the most typical or perfect example of a particular kind of person or thing 典型◆She is the archetype of an American movie star.她是典型的美国影星。ⓘ Archetype is not usually used with words that describe qualities, like kindness or style: it is more often used with concrete nouns to talk about how people and things match what we expect from a person or thing of a particular class, profession or type. * archetype通常不与kindness或style等表示品性的词连用，而较常与有实在意义的名词连用，指某人或某事物符合人们对某一阶层、职业或类型的认识。 principle1 noun a matter of principle 原则问题the principle that education should be available to all 所有人都应有权受教育的观念 ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ morality and ⇨ values 另见morality条和values条principle ♦︎ ethics ♦︎ ideal ♦︎ standards ♦︎ morals ♦︎ moralityThese are all words for a moral rule or strong belief that influences people's actions. 这些词均表示道德规范、道德意识。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆high principles / ideals / standards◆personal principles / ethics / standards / morality◆public ethics / morals / morality◆moral principles / ideals / standards◆religious principles / ideals / morality◆political principles / ethics / ideals / morality◆professional ethics / standards◆have (no / high etc.) principles / ideals / standards / morals◆compromise your principles / ideals / standards◆betray your principles / ideals◆a matter / question of principle / ethics / morality■ principle [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a moral rule or strong belief that influences your actions 道德原则；行为准则；规范◆I refuse to lie about it－it's against my principles.我绝不就此事说谎－那样做违背我的原则。◆Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it.要恪守自己的原则，告诉他你是不会干的。◆He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.他有自己的原则，不投资军火工业。 see also unprincipled ⇨ corrupt ■ ethics / /ˈeθɪks/ / [plural] moral principles that control or influence sb's actions; the degree to which sth is right or wrong according to these principles 道德准则；伦理标准；道德水平◆Their professional body is drawing up a code of ethics (= a statement of acceptable principles for a particular group).他们的专业组织正在拟订一套职业道德规范。◆He began to question the ethics of his position.他开始质疑自己的立场是否符合道德准则。ⓘ Ethics is used especially about the principles that control a particular area of activity, especially business or professional life. Collocates include professional, business and medical. * ethics尤指商业道德或职业道德，与之搭配的词有professional、business和medical。 see also ethical ⇨ good 5 , ethical ⇨ moral , ethic ⇨ values ■ ideal [countable] an idea or standard that seems perfect and worth trying to achieve or obtain 理想；看似完美的思想（或标准）◆His followers sometimes found it hard to live up to his high ideals.他的追随者有时觉得很难达到他的高标准。◆Is true love an unattainable ideal (= one that can never be achieved)?真爱是渺不可得的吗？■ standards [plural] a level of behaviour that sb considers to be morally acceptable 行为标准；道德水准◆Standards aren't what they used to be.现在的行为标准跟以前不一样了。◆We intend to uphold standards of behaviour throughout the college.我们希望维护整所大学的道德水平。■ morals [plural] standards or principles of good behaviour, especially in sexual matters （尤指性方面的）品行，道德◆He thinks that young people these days have no morals.他觉得现在的年轻人根本不讲道德。◆The play was considered an affront to public morals.人们认为这出戏有辱公德。 see also amoral ⇨ corrupt , moral ⇨ good 5 , moral ⇨ moral ■ morality / /məˈræləti/ / [uncountable] a system of moral principles followed by a particular person or group of people; the degree to which sth is right or wrong according to these principles 道德规范；道德体系；道德水平◆Whatever her personal morality, she has no right to judge others.不管她的个人品行如何，她都没有权利去评判他人。◆There is a continuing debate on the morality of abortion.关于堕胎是否道德的辩论持续不休。 see also moral ⇨ good 5 , moral ⇨ moral |