1ADJ [usually ADJ n](形式、风格或内容)传统的,正统的,古典的 You use classical to describe something that is traditional in form, style, or content. (形式、风格或内容)传统的,正统的,古典的
Fokine did not change the steps of classical ballet; instead he found new ways of using them.
福金没有改变传统芭蕾舞的舞步,而是另辟蹊径对这些舞步加以运用。
...the scientific attitude of Smith and earlier classical economists.
斯密和早期古典经济学家的科学态度
2ADJ [usually ADJ n](音乐)古典的,严肃的Classical music is music that is considered to be serious and of lasting value. (音乐)古典的,严肃的
3ADJ [usually ADJ n]古典文化的;古希腊(或古罗马)文明的Classical is used to describe things which relate to the ancient Greek or Roman civilizations. 古典文化的;古希腊(或古罗马)文明的
...the healers of ancient Egypt and classical Greece.
古埃及和古希腊的治疗术士
It's a technological achievement that is unrivalled in the classical world.
4ADJ [ADJ n]古文的;文言的 A classical language is a form of a language that was used in ancient times and is now no longer used, or only used in formal writing. 古文的;文言的
...a line of classical Arabic poetry.
古阿拉伯语诗歌的一行诗句
Quotations
The great tragedy of the classical languages is to have been born twinsGeoffrey Madan
Every man with a bellyful of the classics is an enemy to the human raceHenry MillerTropic of Cancer
That's the classical mind at work, runs fine inside but looks dingy on the surfaceRobert M. PirsigZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance