feat

Definitions

from Latin factum ('a thing done'), through Old French fait/fet. A feat is literally 'a deed' — but specifically an impressive one. Same source as fact: factum split into two English words, fact (a true thing done) and feat (an admirable thing done).

Common Collocations

• 1.remarkable feat非凡的壮举
• 2.impressive feat了不起的成就
• 3.feat of engineering工程壮举
• 4.achieve a feat完成壮举
• 5.feat of strength力量的壮举

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Climbing Everest is an extraordinary feat of endurance.

• 2.

  Building the bridge in a year was an impressive feat.

Easily Confused

feat vs. feet: pure homophones (both /fiːt/). feat = an achievement (a brave feat); feet = plural of foot. 'A great feat' has nothing to do with toes.