phenomenon
Significado: An observable fact or event; something remarkable or extraordinary
A phenomenon is a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause is in question. It can also refer to something remarkable or exceptional, such as a person with extraordinary abilities. The plural is 'phenomena' in formal usage.
Ejemplos
- Climate change is a global phenomenon. 气候变化是一个全球性现象。El cambio climático es un fenómeno global.気候変動は世界的な現象です。기후 변화는 세계적인 현상입니다.
- The northern lights are a natural phenomenon. 北极光是一种自然现象。Las auroras boreales son un fenómeno natural.オーロラは自然現象です。오로라는 자연 현상입니다.
- She became a cultural phenomenon overnight. 她一夜之间成为文化现象。Se convirtió en un fenómeno cultural de la noche a la mañana.彼女は一夜にして文化現象になりました。그녀는 하룻밤 사이에 문화 현상이 되었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Late Latin 'phaenomenon', from Greek 'phainomenon' meaning 'that which appears', from 'phainein' (to show, bring to light). Related to 'fantasy', 'phantom', 'phase', 'emphasis', and 'epiphany'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
From Greek 'phainomenon' meaning 'thing appearing to view.' In philosophy, a phenomenon is anything that can be perceived by the senses, as opposed to things that exist only in the mind. Kant famously distinguished between phenomena (things as they appear) and noumena (things as they actually are).
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