pristine
의미: In its original condition; unspoilt, clean, and fresh as if new.
Pristine describes something in perfect, untouched condition. 'Pristine beaches,' 'pristine wilderness,' and 'pristine condition' are very common collocations. In environmental writing, pristine describes natural environments untouched by human activity. In collecting and antiques, 'pristine condition' means something looks as good as new. The original meaning was 'primitive' or 'ancient,' but modern usage almost exclusively means 'perfectly clean and undamaged.'
예문
- The national park preserves some of the last pristine wilderness areas in the country. 这座国家公园保存着该国最后一些原始荒野地区。El parque nacional conserva algunas de las últimas áreas de naturaleza virgen del país.その国立公園は、国内に残る最後の手つかずの原生地域の一部を保存している。그 국립공원은 국내에 남아 있는 마지막 손때 묻지 않은 원시 자연 지역 일부를 보존하고 있다.
- The first edition was in pristine condition, with no foxing or damage to the dust jacket. 这本初版书保存状态极佳,书衣上没有任何霉斑或损伤。La primera edición estaba en estado impecable, sin manchas ni daños en la sobrecubierta.初版本は完璧な状態で、カバーにシミも傷もなかった。초판본은 완벽한 상태로, 표지에 얼룩이나 손상이 없었다.
- After the deep clean, the kitchen was restored to a pristine state that impressed even the health inspector. 经过深度清洁后,厨房恢复到了崭新状态,连卫生检查员都印象深刻。Tras la limpieza a fondo, la cocina quedó en un estado prístino que impresionó incluso al inspector de sanidad.徹底清掃の後、キッチンは衛生検査官さえ感心するほどの清潔な状態に戻った。철저한 청소 후 주방은 위생 검사관도 감탄할 만큼 깨끗한 상태로 복원되었다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: media, general, academic
어조: positive
기원과 역사
From Latin pristinus (former, early, original). The original English meaning was 'ancient' or 'primitive,' but the sense shifted to 'unspoilt' and 'perfectly clean' in the 20th century — one of the more dramatic meaning changes in English.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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