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greatness

UK //ˈɡreɪtnəs//US //ˈɡreɪtnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'gretnesse',由 'great'(伟大的)加后缀 '-ness'(表示状态或性质)构成。

noun

❶ 指某人或某事物具有非凡的品质、能力或成就,通常用于形容在某个领域达到卓越或杰出的状态。

“His greatness as a leader was recognized by everyone.”

(他作为领导者的伟大得到了所有人的认可。)

“The greatness of the ancient civilization still amazes us today.”

(古代文明的伟大至今仍让我们惊叹。)

同义词:excellence, eminence, distinction

常见短语

achieve greatness — 通过努力或天赋达到卓越或杰出的状态,常用于描述个人或团队的成就。

“He worked tirelessly to achieve greatness in his field.”

(他孜孜不倦地工作,以在自己的领域取得伟大成就。)

true greatness — 指真实的、内在的卓越品质,而非表面的或短暂的成就。

“True greatness is measured by one's character, not just by success.”

(真正的伟大是通过一个人的品格来衡量,而不仅仅是成功。)