2021-04-02 每日一词 ubiquitous, ephe
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1. ubiquitous
ubiq·ui·tous|\ yü-ˈbi-kwə-təs\
Definition of ubiquitous
: existing or being everywhere at the same time: constantly encountered: widespread
a ubiquitous fashion
Did You Know?
Ubiquitous comes to us from the noun ubiquity,meaning "presence everywhere or in many places simultaneously."Ubiquity first appeared in print in the late 16th century, but ubiquitous didn't make an appearance until 1830. (Another noun form, ubiquitousness ,arrived around 1874.) Both words are ultimately derived from the Latin word for "everywhere," which is ubique.Ubiquitous,which has often been used with a touch of exaggeration for things and people that seem to turn up everywhere, has become a more widespread and popular word than ubiquity.It may not quite be ubiquitous, but if you keep your eyes and ears open, you're apt to encounter the word ubiquitous quite a bit.
Examples of ubiquitous in a Sentence
Hot dogs are the ideal road trip food—inexpensive, portable,ubiquitous.— Paul Lucas,Saveur,June/July 2008
Shawarma is the new street meat. Both a late night favourite and a quick lunch classic, the Middle Eastern dish is now ubiquitous on the streets of Toronto.— Chris Dart,Torontoist,8 Feb. 2007
2.ephemeral
ephem·er·al|\ i-ˈfem-rəl, -ˈfēm-; -ˈfe-mə-, -ˈfē-\
Definition of ephemeral
(Entry 1 of 2)
1: lasting a very short time
ephemeral pleasures2: lasting one day only
an ephemeral fever
ephemeral
Definition of ephemeral(Entry 2 of 2)
: something that lasts for a very short time: something ephemeral
specifically: a plant that grows, flowers, and dies in a few days
