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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++his·tor·ic /hɪˈstɒrɪk $ -ˈstɔː-, -ˈstɑː-/ ●●○ adjective [usually before noun] 1 SHIMPORTANTa historic place or building is very old 〔地方或建筑〕古老的 the restoration of historic buildings 对历史建筑的修复 ancient historic sites 古老的历史遗址 our historic monuments 我们古老的纪念碑2 a historic event or act is very important and will be recorded as part of history 历史上重要的，将载入史册的 a historic meeting of world leaders 具有历史意义的世界领导人会议 ‘It is a historic moment, ’ he told journalists. “那是历史性的一刻。”他告诉新闻记者。3 formal having taken place or existed in the past 历史上的 It’s unlikely that the share price will exceed historic levels. 股价不太可能超过历史水平。4 SHhistoric times are the periods of time whose history has been recorded 有历史记载的，有史以来的 → prehistoric Extinct volcanoes are those that have not erupted in historic times. 死火山指有史以来没有喷发过的火山。Examples from the Corpus
historic• a historic building• In particular, it brought the demolition of most historic buildings in conservation areas under control.• But this presumptive privilege must be considered in light of our historic commitment to the rule of law.• Within days, the historic deal inexplicably fell apart.• historic developments in Eastern Europe• Emily had, by age eighteen, witnessed stirring and historic events.• Other less historic factors have tightened the bond.• In his book, Churchill describes that historic first meeting with Roosevelt.• the historic moment when Nelson Mandela was released from prison• I feel stock returns will eventually gravitate to their historic norms of 10. 5 percent annually since 1925.• It must be because they are historic that they have been left standing.• a historic voyagehistoric moment• He acknowledged that addressing our Conference was an historic moment.• Like all the big bosses of the regime, he would have it on film, this great historic moment.• This is one of those historic moments for the circus.• What a historic moment in my life, I thought.• This historic moment with Pocahontas and Capt.his·tor·ic adjectiveChineseSyllable
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his‧tor‧ic /hɪˈstɒrɪk $ -ˈstɔː-, -ˈstɑː-/
adjective [usually before noun]
the restoration of historic buildings
ancient historic sites
our historic monuments
2. a historic event or act is very important and will be recorded as part of history:
a historic meeting of world leaders
‘It is a historic moment,’ he told journalists.
3. formal having taken place or existed in the past:
It’s unlikely that the share price will exceed historic levels.
4. historic times are the periods of time whose history has been recorded ⇨ prehistoric:
Extinct volcanoes are those that have not erupted in historic times.
his‧tor‧ic /hɪˈstɒrɪk $ -ˈstɔː-, -ˈstɑː-/
adjective [usually before noun] Word Family: noun: historian, history, prehistory; adjective: historic, prehistoric, historical; adverb: historically
1. a historic place or building is very old: 2. a historic event or act is very important and will be recorded as part of history:
3. formal having taken place or existed in the past:
4. historic times are the periods of time whose history has been recorded ⇨ prehistoric:
Historic is usually used to describe something that is so important that it is likely to be remembered.* historic 通常用以表示具有重要历史意义 ：◆ Today is a historic occasion for our country. 今天是我国具有历史意义的日子。 Historical usually describes something that is connected with the past or with the study of history, or something that really happened in the past.* historical 通常涉及历史、史学、过去的事实 ：◆ I have been doing some historical research. 我一直在进行史学研究。 ◆ Was Robin Hood a historical figure? 罗宾汉是历史人物吗？