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

ephemeral

adjective

ephem·er·al|\ i-ˈfem-rəl,  -ˈfēm-; -ˈfe-mə-,  -ˈfē-\

Definition of ephemeral

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1: lasting a very short time
      ephemeral pleasures

2: lasting one day only
       an ephemeral fever

ephemeral

noun

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