English Dictionary

prodigy

/ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/

noun

(now rare) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent. / An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak. / An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.

The appearance of a prodigy in the sky was believed to be a sign of impending doom.

意味（1）

(now rare) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.

John Foxe believed that special prodigies had heralded the Reformation.

意味（2）

An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.

意味（3）

An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.

He is never chased; he would run away with rope-walks of line. Prodigies are told of him.

意味（4）

A wonderful example of something.

意味（5）

An extremely talented person, especially a child.