architectural marvel
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- noun
- /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛkʧərəl ˈmɑrvəl/
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maravilla arquitectónica
- The Sydney Opera House is an architectural marvel known for its distinctive sail-like design.
Examples
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The Eiffel Tower stands as an architectural marvel that showcases innovative engineering and artistic flair.
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And will this architectural marvel become dirty, dusty, and seedy?
Blog text (29) -
The Sydney Opera House (upper right) is one of the world's architectural marvels and an icon for the nation.
Academic text (2002) -
The wide spectrum of entertainment in Paris includes the ornate grandeur of the Palais Garnier, the famed opera house that is a mid-19th century architectural marvel.
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Many tourists visit the Taj Mahal, an architectural marvel famous for its stunning symmetry and elaborate details.
Synonyms
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Something that causes strong surprise or wonder
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A very beautiful view that makes you feel amazed
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A very impressive building, machine, or design that shows great skill
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Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'architectural' (relating to design/construction) modifies 'marvel' (something that provokes admiration), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer 'a structure admired for its design or construction'. The adjective + noun pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, making the expression transparent to B1 learners.
Etymology
The phrase architectural marvel combines architectural, meaning about building design, and marvel, meaning something that makes people wonder. Imagine a bridge or temple so beautiful or clever that people stop and stare; that's why the phrase means 'a building admired for its design'.