eighth wonder of the world

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Something, especially a structure, building, natural formation or (sometimes) an individual, animal, or other entity that is considered to be highly remarkable, magnificent or wonderful; a wonder of the world. figuratively
    — Escurial, a village of New Caſsile, celebrated for it's^([sic]) monaſtery, built by Philip II. of Spain, in 1563, and accounted by the Spaniards the eighth wonder of the world. It conſiſts of a royal palace, a church-houſe, built after the plan of Peter's at Rome, cloiſters, a college, library, ſhops of different artiſts, apartments for a great number of people, beautiful walks, large alleys, an extenſive park, and fine gardens.

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词源

From eighth + wonder of the world (“a structure or natural feature considered to be one of the greatest of its kind; especially as part of a collection of related entities, usually having seven members”), in reference to the Seven Wonders of the World.
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