perfect

Word family  noun perfection ≠ imperfection perfectionist perfectionism perfectibility adjective perfect ≠ imperfect perfectible perfectionist verb perfect adverb perfectly ≠ imperfectly

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++per·fect1 /ˈpɜːfɪkt $ ˈpɜːr-/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective  1  PERFECTnot having any mistakes, faults, or damage 完美的，完好的，十全十美的 OPP imperfect His English was perfect. 他的英语很地道。 The car was in perfect condition. 这辆车的车况极佳。 You’re very lucky to have perfect teeth. 你能拥有一口完美的牙齿太幸运了。 a perfect performance 完美的演出 In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need an army. 在理想世界中，我们不需要军队。2  PERFECTas good as possible, or the best of its kind 最佳的，理想的 The weather was perfect the whole week. 整个星期天气都非常好。 a perfect example of Gothic architecture 极其典型的哥特式建筑 The clothes were a perfect fit. 这身衣服太合体了。 a perfect solution to the problem 解决此问题的绝佳方法 Ronnie was in perfect health. 龙尼十分健康。perfect timing (=used when something happens at exactly the right time) 正是时候 Good, you’re home. Perfect timing – dinner’s on the table. 好极了，你回来啦。 正好，晚饭摆上桌了。3  GOOD/EXCELLENTexactly what is needed for a particular purpose, situation, or person 最适当的，完美的；理想的 SYN ideal That’s perfect! Just the way I wanted it to look. 那太完美了！ 正是我想要的样子。 Crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment to this soup. 脆皮面包是这种汤的绝配。perfect for The land is perfect for sheep farming. 这片土地最适合养羊。perfect way/place/time etc to do something She thought she’d found the perfect place to live. 她觉得自己找到了理想的住所。perfect day/place/person etc for something a perfect day for a picnic 野餐的理想日子 the perfect actor for the part 扮演这个角色的最佳人选4  nobody’s perfect spoken said when you are answering someone who has criticized you or someone else 人无完人 So I made a mistake! Nobody’s perfect. 我是犯了个错误！人无完人嘛。5  have a perfect right to do something used to emphasize that it is reasonable for someone to do something 完全有理由做某事 He has a perfect right to know what’s happening. 他完全有理由了解目前发生的事情。6  perfect stranger/fool/angel etc used to emphasize that someone has a particular quality completely 完全陌生的人/十足的傻瓜/十足的好人等 SYN complete, total I felt a perfect idiot. 我觉得自己是个十足的傻瓜。n7  perfect storm a very bad event that happens because a number of things happen at the same time, which is unusual The economy has been hit by a perfect storm. → perfectly, → practice makes perfect at practice(9), → present perfect, past perfectn COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1,2 & 3adverbsabsolutely perfectHis sight is absolutely perfect.quite perfect written (=absolutely perfect)The old bottle was very dark blue and quite perfect.almost/nearly/near perfectHis collection included an almost perfect skeleton of an armadillo.Her performance was near perfect.less than perfect (=not perfect)So many excellent writers, for example Byron and Keats, were less than perfect spellers. far from perfect (=not at all perfect)The weather conditions were far from perfect.technically perfectThe system was technically perfect.n THESAURUSwithout anything wrongperfect used about something that is very good in every way, and could not be betterWe had a wonderful vacation - the weather was perfect.The meal was absolutely perfect.She has perfect teeth.flawless/faultless without any mistakes or faultsHis English was flawless.a faultless performanceimpeccable so good that you cannot find anything wrong with it – used especially about someone’s behaviour, taste, or experienceThe food was excellent and the service impeccable.a man of impeccable manners, charm, and sensibilityher mother's impeccable taste in clothingThe commission was composed of economists with impeccable credentials (=very impressive qualifications and experience, which are impossible to criticize).unspoiled (also unspoilt British English) an unspoiled area has not been changed or had ugly buildings, roads etc built on ita beautiful area of unspoiled countryside most suitableperfect completely suitable for something or someoneIt’s the perfect place to relax after a hard day at work.It was a perfect day for going to the beach.I think she would be perfect for him.ideal very suitable and exactly what you want – often used about someone or something that you imagine, but which does not really existWhat would be your ideal job?She still hasn’t found her ideal man.It is the ideal place for a vacation.just right especially spoken very good or suitable in every wayThe weather was just right for a day at the beach.The dress is just right for you.be just the thing/person informal to be exactly what is needed or wantedCold lemonade is just the thing on a hot day.He’s just the person for the job.

Examples from the Corpus

perfect• "How was your holiday?'' "Oh, just perfect!''• The meal was absolutely perfect.• We had a wonderful vacation - the weather was perfect.• Michiko's English is perfect.• Cindy's been a perfect angel all morning.• The aide reported to Daley that he was a perfect choice.• The perfect condition of everything had somewhat disguised the extreme age of the place, but now it was obvious.• The quilt is in nearly perfect condition.• Beth and Martin always seemed to be the perfect couple.• Partnering the experienced Allen up front, in place of the suspended Trevor Morley, Jones supplied a perfect cross just before the interval.• But it's cattle you should think of in this country, perfect dairy pasture, rich it is.• It was a perfect day out.• This church is a perfect example of Gothic architecture.• That's a perfect example of what I was talking about.• This dress will be perfect for the summer.• My mother's in perfect health, even though she's nearly 80.• I peeled off her leather jacket and jeans and I really began to appreciate how perfect her body is.• His heroes are true heroes, but not perfect human beings.• That sounds like the perfect job for you.• They seem to have a perfect marriage.• And many would say Oxford is the perfect place to set it.• Moreover, as we shall see presently, the wheel is not one that revolves with perfect smoothness.• How could you have given that confidential information to a perfect stranger?• perfect weather for a picnic• We had perfect weather the whole trip.• A dry white wine is perfect with any fish dish.perfect timing• The club was set up late last year, with perfect timing.• Though not the most powerful punch ever thrown, Stretch's right hook was delivered with perfect timing.• The ability of a salesperson to turn the objection into a trial close is dependent upon perfect timing and considerable judgment.• Then, with perfect timing, another element entered my life that was soon to prove so important.• Chapman, with perfect timing, anticipated events by arranging to meet Stephenson at Leeds, on his way home from Birmingham.• For Franco, this was perfect timing for his end-of-year speech.• The Beckwith brothers and Tony Clegg exited from property shares with perfect timing just before the current disastrous recession.perfect for• It's a perfect frame for that picture.• I think he'd be perfect for you.per·fect2 /pəˈfekt $ pər-/ ●○○ verb [transitive]  PERFECTto make something as good as you are able to 使…完美，完善 Mock trials help students perfect their legal skills. 模拟庭审有助于学生们完善自己的法律技能。→ See Verb table

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perfect• It was stated at the outset that this system would not be here, and at once, perfected.• This can be instinctive and it can also be perfected and developed.• The stunt took two years to perfect, and the team used a series of remote cameras to film every breath-taking second.• This technique was perfected by the Ancient Egyptians.• Luke perfected his cooking skills after he got married.• James was out on the ski slope, trying to perfect his short turns.• Over the last couple of decades, managing such funds has become a pretty well perfected science.• Dom Perignon perfected the art of blending wines from many different vineyards.• After eighteen years of marriage to Gemma, Ronald had perfected the art of keeping the peace.• The Chief Executive of the company said that they had spent ten years on perfecting the product.• But the engineers say it will be 10 years before they perfect the technology to make this possible.• In perfecting their skills, they have to give up habits and responses that impede their performance.• The only way to perfect your accent is to go and live in France.• Do not try to perfect your normal eating routine.• The best way to perfect your Spanish is to live in a country where it's spoken.per·fect3 /ˈpɜːfɪkt $ ˈpɜːr-/ noun  the perfect technicalSLG the form of a verb which is used when talking about a period of time up to and including the present. In English, it is formed with ‘have’ and the past participle. 〔动词的〕现在完成式 SYN present perfect → past perfectOrigin perfect1 (1200-1300) Old French parfit, from Latin perfectus, past participle of perficere “to do completely, finish”

per·fect1 adjective →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n THESAURUS1per·fect2 verbper·fect3 nounLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

any faults, mistakes, not Corpus having or damage

perfect

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per‧fect¹ S2 W2 /ˈpɜːfɪkt $ ˈpɜːr-/ adjective1. not having any mistakes, faults, or damage
   OPP  imperfect:
    His English was perfect.
    The car was in perfect condition.
    You’re very lucky to have perfect teeth.
    a perfect performance
    In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need an army.
2. as good as possible, or the best of its kind:
    The weather was perfect the whole week.
    a perfect example of Gothic architecture
    The clothes were a perfect fit.
    a perfect solution to the problem
    Ronnie was in perfect health.
    perfect timing (=used when something happens at exactly the right time)
    Good, you’re home. Perfect timing – dinner’s on the table.
3. exactly what is needed for a particular purpose, situation, or person
   SYN  ideal:
    That’s perfect__ Just the way I wanted it to look.
    Crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment to this soup.
    perfect for
    The land is perfect for sheep farming.
    perfect way/place/time etc to do something
    She thought she’d found the perfect place to live.
    perfect day/place/person etc for something
    a perfect day for a picnic
    the perfect actor for the part
4. nobody’s perfect spoken said when you are answering someone who has criticized you or someone else:
    So I made a mistake__ Nobody’s perfect.
5. have a perfect right to do something used to emphasize that it is reasonable for someone to do something:
    He has a perfect right to know what’s happening.
6. perfect stranger/fool/angel etc used to emphasize that someone has a particular quality completely
   SYN  complete, total:
    I felt a perfect idiot.
⇨ perfectly, ⇨ practice makes perfect at practice(9), ⇨ present perfect, past perfect
     

COLLOCATIONS

(for Meanings 1, 2 & 3)

■ adverbs
   ▪ absolutely perfect His sight is absolutely perfect.
   ▪ quite perfect written (=absolutely perfect) The old bottle was very dark blue and quite perfect.
   ▪ almost/nearly/near perfect His collection included an almost perfect skeleton of an armadillo. | Her performance was near perfect.
   ▪ less than perfect (=not perfect) So many excellent writers, for example Byron and Keats, were less than perfect spellers.
   ▪ far from perfect (=not at all perfect) The weather conditions were far from perfect.
   ▪ technically perfect The system was technically perfect.
     

THESAURUS

■ without anything wrong
   ▪ perfect used about something that is very good in every way, and could not be better: We had a wonderful vacation - the weather was perfect. | The meal was absolutely perfect. | She has perfect teeth.
   ▪ flawless/faultless without any mistakes or faults: His English was flawless. | a faultless performance
   ▪ impeccable so good that you cannot find anything wrong with it – used especially about someone’s behaviour, taste, or experience: The food was excellent and the service impeccable. | a man of impeccable manners, charm, and sensibility | her mother's impeccable taste in clothing | The commission was composed of economists with impeccable credentials (=very impressive qualifications and experience, which are impossible to criticize).
   ▪ unspoiled (also unspoilt British English) an unspoiled area has not been changed or had ugly buildings, roads etc built on it: a beautiful area of unspoiled countryside
■ most suitable
   ▪ perfect completely suitable for something or someone: It’s the perfect place to relax after a hard day at work. | It was a perfect day for going to the beach. | I think she would be perfect for him.
   ▪ ideal very suitable and exactly what you want – often used about someone or something that you imagine, but which does not really exist: What would be your ideal job? | She still hasn’t found her ideal man. | It is the ideal place for a vacation.
   ▪ just right especially spoken very good or suitable in every way: The weather was just right for a day at the beach. | The dress is just right for you.
   ▪ be just the thing/person informal to be exactly what is needed or wanted: Cold lemonade is just the thing on a hot day. | He’s just the person for the job.

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per‧fect² /pəˈfekt $ pər-/ verb [transitive]to make something as good as you are able to:
    Mock trials help students perfect their legal skills.

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per‧fect³ /ˈpɜːfɪkt $ ˈpɜːr-/ noun
the perfect technical the form of a verb which is used when talking about a period of time up to and including the present. In English, it is formed with ‘have’ and the past participle.
   SYN  present perfect
⇨ past perfect