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paragon 音标拼音: [p'ɛrəg ,ɑn] n. 模范,优秀之人,完美之物 模范,优秀之人,完美之物 paragon n 1: an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept [ synonym: { paragon}, { idol}, { perfection}, { beau ideal}] 2: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal [ synonym: { ideal}, { paragon}, { nonpareil}, { saint}, { apotheosis}, { nonesuch}, { nonsuch}] Paragon \ Par" a* gon\, v. i. To be equal; to hold comparison. [ R.] [ 1913 Webster] Few or none could . . . paragon with her. -- Shelton. [ 1913 Webster]
Paragon \ Par" a* gon\, v. t. [ Cf. OF. paragonner, F. parangonner.] [ 1913 Webster] 1. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with. [ Obs.] -- Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster] 2. To compare with; to equal; to rival. [ R.] -- Spenser. [ 1913 Webster] In arms anon to paragon the morn, The morn new rising. -- Glover. [ 1913 Webster] 3. To serve as a model for; to surpass. [ Obs.] [ 1913 Webster] He hath achieved a maid That paragons description and wild fame. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster]
Paragon \ Par" a* gon\ ( p[ a^] r"[. a]* g[ o^] n), n. [ OF. paragon, F. parangon; cf. It. paragone, Sp. paragon, parangon; prob. fr. Gr. ? to rub against; para` beside ? whetstone; cf. LGr. ? a polishing stone.] 1. A companion; a match; an equal. [ Obs.] -- Spenser. [ 1913 Webster] Philoclea, who indeed had no paragon but her sister. -- Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster] 2. Emulation; rivalry; competition. [ Obs.] [ 1913 Webster] Full many feats adventurous Performed, in paragon of proudest men. -- Spenser. [ 1913 Webster] 3. A model or pattern; especially a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence. -- Udall. [ 1913 Webster] Man, . . . the paragon of animals ! -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] The riches of sweet Mary' s son, Boy- rabbi, Israel' s paragon. -- Emerson. [ 1913 Webster] 4. ( Print.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under { Type}. [ 1913 Webster] 114 Moby Thesaurus words for " paragon": A per se, Miss America, ace, acme, apotheosis, archetype, assimilate, bathing beauty, beau ideal, beaut, beauty, beauty contest winner, beauty queen, belle, best type, boss, bunny, champ, champion, charmer, chief, choice, chosen, classic, commander, compare, cover girl, crackerjack, cream, criterion, cynosure, dazzler, dean, dream, ego ideal, elect, elite, enchantress, epitome, exemplar, fat, flower, fugleman, gem, genius, good example, great beauty, head, hero, higher- up, ideal, jewel, knockout, lady fair, last word, laureate, leader, liken, looker, love, lovely, man of men, master, masterpiece, masterwork, match, mirror, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, optimum, parallel, pattern, pattern of perfection, peach, phoenix, pick, pinup, pinup girl, prime, principal, prize, prodigy, prototype, pussycat, queen, quintessence, raving beauty, reigning beauty, ruler, select, senior, sex kitten, shining example, slick chick, standard, star, stunner, superior, superlative, superman, superstar, the best, the best ever, the greatest, the most, the tops, the very best, top dog, tops, trump, ultimate, very model, virtuoso |
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