miracle
/ˈmɪrəkl; `mɪrəkl/ n
1 [C] good or welcome act or event which does not follow the known laws of nature and is therefore thought to be caused by some supernatural power 奇迹
perform/work/accomplish miracles 创造[产生/完成]奇迹
Her life was saved by a miracle. 她性命得救全靠奇迹.
The doctors said her recovery was a miracle. 医生说她的康复是个奇迹.
2 [sing] (infml fig 口, 比喻) remarkable or unexpected event 惊人的或意外的奇事
It's a miracle you weren't killed in that car crash! 你在那次汽车撞车事故中大难不死, 真不可思议!
It'll be a miracle if he ever gives up smoking! 他要是真戒了烟, 那才怪呢!
[attrib 作定语]
a miracle cure, drug, etc 有奇效的疗法、 药物等.
3 [C] ~ of sth remarkable example or specimen of sth 非凡的事例
miracles of ingenuity, craftsmanship, etc 了不起的智巧、 手艺等
The compact disc is a miracle of modern technology. 激光唱片是当代技术的奇葩.
4 (idm 习语) do/work miracles/wonders (for/with sb/sth) (infml 口) be remarkably successful in achieving positive results (for/with sb/sth) （对某人[某事物]）有奇效, 极成功
This tonic will work miracles for your depression. 这种补药对治疗你的忧郁症十分有效.
He can do miracles with a few kitchen leftovers, eg by making them into a tasty meal. 他能用厨房里几样剩饭菜做出一顿美餐.