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sophisticated

/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/
so · phis · ti · ca · ted sə · ˈfɪs · tə · ˌkeɪ · tɪd
English Definition
adj. having a refined knowledge of the world, also complex or intricate.
中文释义
复杂的,精致的
Significado en Español
sofisticado
한국어 뜻
정교한, 세련된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tinh vi, tinh tế
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Example Sentence

The sophisticated software system can analyze massive data sets quickly.

这个复杂的软件系统能够快速分析海量数据。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
soph(wisdom) + isticated(made) → refined, complex
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is the best synonym for sophisticated in the sentence: “The artist”s work is known for its sophisticated style''?

  1. A Crude
  2. B Refined
  3. C Simple
  4. D Primitive
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B — Refined. “sophisticated” means adj. having a refined knowledge of the world, also complex or intricate.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ traveler felt completely at ease in the great cities of the world.

  1. A naive
  2. B simple
  3. C unrefined
  4. D sophisticated
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D — sophisticated. “sophisticated” means adj. having a refined knowledge of the world, also complex or intricate.

Common questions about “sophisticated”

What does “sophisticated” mean?

sophisticated — adj. having a refined knowledge of the world, also complex or intricate.. In Chinese: 复杂的,精致的.

How do you pronounce “sophisticated”?

sophisticated is pronounced /səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/. It breaks into 5 syllables: so · phis · ti · ca · ted.

How do you use “sophisticated” in a sentence?

The sophisticated software system can analyze massive data sets quickly. (这个复杂的软件系统能够快速分析海量数据。)

What are synonyms for “sophisticated”?

refined, cultured, advanced, complicated — all close in meaning to sophisticated (adj. having a refined knowledge of the world, also complex or intricate.).

Is “sophisticated” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. sophisticated appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sophisticated”?

soph(wisdom) + isticated(made) → refined, complex

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