idiomatic

[US]/ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/
[UK]/ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 符合语言习惯的,含有习语的
adv. 符合语言习惯地
n. 符合语言习惯

Phrases & Collocations

idiomatic expression

习语表达

idiomatic language

地道语言

idiomatic phrases

惯用语

idiomatic speech

成语的言辞

idiomatic english

地道英语;合乎习惯用法的英语

Example Sentences

the commercial uses distinctive idiomatic dialogue.

这则广告使用特色习语对话。

a short Bach piece containing lots of idiomatic motifs.

一小段含有许多独特乐旨的巴赫乐曲。

transitive verbs in idiomatic expressions frequently will not passivize.

及物动词在习语中通常不用作被动语态。

'To pull a face' is an idiomatic expression.

'To pull a face'──'愁眉苦脸'是一个习惯表达法。

In his lecture,he bore down on the importance of idiomatic usage in a language.

他在演讲中着重强调了语言中习惯用法的重要性。

In our reading we should always be alert for idiomatic expressions.

我们在阅读过程中应经常注意惯用法。

Real-world Examples

" Get" also is common to idiomatic expressions.

" get" 在惯用语中也很常见。

Source: VOA Special English Education

These phrasal verbs have so many different meanings, and idiomatic meanings, figurative meanings.

这些动词短语有许多不同的意义,如习语意义、比喻意义。

Source: Rachel's Classroom on Phrasal Verbs

Bored silly, idiomatic means very bored, right?

Bored silly,习语,意思是非常无聊。

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

It's idiomatic, from scratch, from the beginning.

这是习惯用语,from scratch,从头开始。

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

We use both of these terms in idiomatic ways.

我们以惯用的方式使用这两个术语。

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

Now, of course, it's more idiomatic.

这是习惯用语。

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

There are many more idiomatic uses of " get" and " take" .

还有许多关于" get" 和" take" 的惯用用法。

Source: VOA Special English Education

She uses a wide range of vocabulary, including idiomatic language.

她使用了广泛的词汇,包括习惯用语。

Source: IELTS Speaking High Score Model

To be snowed under, again, idiomatic.

Be snowed under 也是习语。

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

And also it's looking for precise idiomatic word choice.

同样还需要正确选择惯用词。

Source: TOEFL Preparation Handbook

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