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  • Derivatives : n  exoticism ; adv  exotically
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

exotic [ɪg'zɔtɪk]
  1. 1. adjective [+food] [ place] 有异国情调的

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

exotic
  1. 1. [Finance] 外来期权
exotic [ɪgˈzɒtɪk]
  1. 1. adjective 异域的,非本土的
    I would like to vacation on an exotic island.
    喜欢异国度假
  2. 2. adjective 奇异的,不寻常的
    This is an exotic painting.
    这是一幅极具异国情调绘画

Collins English-English Dictionary

exotic [ɪg'zɒtɪk]
  1. 1. adj originating in a foreign country, esp one in the tropics; not native
    an exotic plant
  2. 2. adj having a strange or bizarre allure, beauty, or quality
  3. 3. adj [NZ] (of trees, esp pine trees) native to the northern hemisphere but cultivated in New Zealand
    an exotic forest
  4. 4. adj of or relating to striptease
  5. 5. n an exotic person or thing
  6. 6. n [Etymology] C16: from Latin exoticus, from Greek exotikos foreign, from exo outside

Examples

The taste of this exotic dish puts me off.
这道异国菜肴的味道令我望而却步。
many exotic species are found there
那儿有许多奇异的物种
I would like to vacation on an exotic island.
我喜欢在异国度假。
The new exotic sports car was a feast for my eyes.
这辆新奇古怪的跑车对我来说是一次视觉享受。
Taking care of my new exotic dog will cost me a pretty penny.
照顾我新买的进口狗将会花费我很多钱。
Travelers will often travel by air to exotic destinations.
旅客们经常乘飞机前往国外目的地旅游。
This author romanced his trip to an exotic country.
这位作者虚构了他的外国旅途。

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