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原著改编

yuán zhù gǎi biān
noun phrase★Intermediate💡 adaptation of an original work
general

The process of adapting a literary or creative work (such as a novel, play, or comic) into another medium (such as film, TV, or game).

《权力的游戏》是根据乔治·R·R·马丁的小说改编的。

Game of Thrones is an adaptation of George R.R. Martin's novels.

💡

The term emphasizes the fidelity to the original source material, often used in discussions about film, TV, or gaming adaptations.

Collocations

原著改编adaptation of the original work改编自adapted from

Synonyms

改编改编作品改编版

Related Phrases

原创phrase
original creation
改编自phrase
adapted from

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Media

This phrase is often used in film and TV credits to indicate that a work is based on an existing novel, play, or comic.

⚡Gold Rule

Fidelity to the Source

When discussing adaptations, the phrase often implies a focus on how closely the adaptation follows the original work.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 原著 (original work) + 改编 (adaptation), reflecting the process of transforming a literary work into another medium.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in discussions about film, TV, and gaming adaptations, often to distinguish between original screenplays and adaptations of existing works.

Word Breakdown

原著
original work
root
+
改编
adaptation
root
汉英词典

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