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exotic
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Derivatives :
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exoticism
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exotically
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- exotic
[ɪg'zɔtɪk]
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adjective
[+food]
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有异国情调的
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- exotic
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[Finance]
外来期权
- exotic
[ɪgˈzɒtɪk]
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adjective
异域的,非本土的
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I would like to vacation on an exotic island.
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我喜欢在异国度假。
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adjective
奇异的,不寻常的
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This is an exotic painting.
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这是一幅极具异国情调的绘画。
Collins English-English Dictionary
- exotic
[ɪg'zɒtɪk]
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originating in a foreign country, esp one in the tropics; not native
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an exotic plant
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having a strange or bizarre allure, beauty, or quality
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adj
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(of trees, esp pine trees) native to the northern hemisphere but cultivated in New Zealand
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an exotic forest
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of or relating to striptease
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an exotic person or thing
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[Etymology]
C16: from Latin exoticus, from Greek exotikos foreign, from exo outside
Examples
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The taste of this exotic dish puts me off.
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这道异国菜肴的味道令我望而却步。
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many exotic species are found there
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那儿有许多奇异的物种
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I would like to vacation on an exotic island.
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我喜欢在异国度假。
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The new exotic sports car was a feast for my eyes.
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这辆新奇古怪的跑车对我来说是一次视觉享受。
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Taking care of my new exotic dog will cost me a pretty penny.
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照顾我新买的进口狗将会花费我很多钱。
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Travelers will often travel by air to exotic destinations.
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旅客们经常乘飞机前往国外目的地旅游。
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This author romanced his trip to an exotic country.
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这位作者虚构了他的外国旅途。
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