1. 典型的
    A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.

    e.g. The debate in the mainstream press has been a classic example of British hypocrisy...
           主流媒体上的辩论是英国式虚伪的典型例子。
    e.g. His first two goals were classic cases of being in the right place at the right time.
           他的头两粒进球是站位和时机把握的典范。

2. (电影、著作、音乐)经典的，典范的，最优秀的
    A classic film, piece of writing, or piece of music is of very high quality and has become a standard against which similar things are judged.

    e.g. ...the classic children's film Huckleberry Finn.
           经典儿童电影《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》
    e.g. ...a classic study of the American penal system.
           对美国刑罚制度研究的典范

3. 文学经典;名著;杰作
    A classic is a book which is well-known and considered to be of a high literary standard. You can refer to such books generally as the classics .

    e.g. As I grow older, I like to reread the classics regularly.
           随着年龄渐长，我喜欢经常重读经典著作。

4. (风格)传统的，古雅的，古朴的
    Classic style is simple and traditional and is not affected by changes in fashion.

    e.g. Wear classic clothes which feel good and look good...
           穿些舒适而又好看的传统服装。
    e.g. These are classic designs which will fit in well anywhere.
           这是些百搭的古雅图案。

5. (轿车)经典的，(尤指)老式的
    A classic car is a model of car that is greatly admired because of its style, and is considered to be one of the best of its kind; used especially to talk about cars which are no longer being produced.

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6. (尤指对古希腊、古罗马的语言、文学、哲学的)古典文化研究
    Classics is the study of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy.

    e.g. ...a Classics degree.
           古典文化研究学位