English Dictionary

original

/əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/

noun

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived. / A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

The original painting is worth millions of dollars.

意味（1）

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.

This manuscript is the original.

意味（2）

A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

I have a great mind to be in Print; but above all, I would fain be an Original, and that is a true Comical Thought: When all the Learned Men in the World are but Tranſlators, is it not a Pleaſant Jeſt, that you ſhould ſtrive to be an Original! You ſhould have obſerved your Time, and have come into the World with the Ancient Greeks for that purpoſe; for the Latines themſelves are but Copies.

意味（3）

(archaic) An eccentric person.

‘Are you an alienist?’ I interrupted. ‘Every doctor should be - a little,’ answered that original, imperturbably.

意味（4）

A newly designed garment released by a fashion designer as part of a collection.

Fashion Fair will give every section first hand knowledge of the latest originals and 1962-63's exciting trends.

意味（5）

A ridgeling.