/ɪˈpɪtəmi/ n. 典型，缩影；摘要，概要 复数 epitomes [n.] a standard or typical example [n.] a brief abstract(as of an article or book) the ~ of sth a perfect example of sth. This man is the epitome of courage and commitment to his people. He is the epitome of a modern young man. clothes that are the epitome of good taste