好词典

brilliance

UK //ˈbrɪl.i.əns//US //ˈbrɪl.i.əns//

词源

源自法语 'brillant'(闪耀的),最终来自拉丁语 'beryllus'(绿宝石),与宝石的光泽相关。17世纪进入英语后引申出智慧卓越的含义。

noun

❶ 指非常明亮或闪耀的光线,常用于形容宝石、阳光等物体发出的强烈光芒。

“The brilliance of the diamond caught everyone's attention.”

(钻石的璀璨光芒吸引了所有人的注意。)

“The brilliance of the sunset over the ocean was breathtaking.”

(海上日落的辉煌景象令人叹为观止。)

❶ 形容极高的智慧、才能或卓越的表现,常用于赞美某人在艺术、科学等领域的杰出成就。

“Einstein's brilliance in physics changed our understanding of the universe.”

(爱因斯坦在物理学上的卓越才华改变了我们对宇宙的认知。)

“The pianist played with such brilliance that the audience gave a standing ovation.”

(钢琴家演奏得如此出色,观众起立鼓掌。)

同义词:brightness, radiance, genius, excellence, splendor

常见短语

sheer brilliance — 用于强调某人或某事的非凡卓越,表达极高的赞美。

“Her performance was sheer brilliance from start to finish.”

(她的表演从头到尾都堪称绝妙。)

intellectual brilliance — 特指一个人在智力或学术方面的卓越表现。

“The professor was known for his intellectual brilliance and innovative ideas.”

(这位教授以其卓越的智慧和创新的思想而闻名。)