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    magnum opus

    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
    Related topics: Arts
    ˌmagnum ˈopus noun [singular]  Athe most important piece of work by a writer, composer or artist 〔作家或艺术家的〕代表作，杰作    Origin magnum opus (1700-1800) Latin “great work”
    ˌmagnum ˈopus nounChineseSyllable


    magnum opus
    ˌmagnum ˈopus noun [singular]
     Date: 1700-1800
     Language: Latin
     Origin: 'great work'
    the most important piece of work by a writer or artist


    magnum opusBrE /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ 🔊 noun [singular] (from Latin) a large and important work of art, literature or music, especially one that people think is the best work ever produced by that artist, writer, etc. 代表作；杰作