1. | 古典的；经典的；传统的widely accepted and used for a long time; traditional in style or idea |
the classical economics of Smith and Ricardo 斯密与李嘉图的古典经济学 | |
the classical theory of unemployment 传统的失业理论 | |
classical and modern ballet 古典与现代芭蕾舞 |
2. | 和古希腊与古罗马文化相关的；受古希腊与古罗马文化影响的connected with or influenced by the culture of ancient Greece and Rome |
classical studies 古希腊与古罗马的文化研究 | |
a classical scholar(= an expert in Latin and Greek) 研究拉丁文与希腊文的学者 |
3. | 古典的written in a Western musical tradition, usually using an established form (for example a symphony ) and not played on electronic instruments. Classical music is generally considered to be serious and to have a lasting value. |
He plays classical music, as well as pop and jazz. 他演奏流行音乐和爵士乐，同时也演奏古典音乐。 | |
a classical composer/violinist 古典音乐作曲家╱小提琴手 |
4. | 古文的；文言的ancient in its form and no longer used in a spoken form |
classical Arabic 古阿拉伯语 |
5. | 简洁优美的；朴实美观的simple and attractive |
the classical elegance of the design 设计简洁典雅 |
