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illustrious

UK //ɪˈlʌs.tri.əs//US //ɪˈlʌs.tri.əs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'illustris',意为'明亮的,著名的',由 'in-'(加强)和 'lustrare'(照亮)组成。

adjective

❶ 形容人或事物非常著名、杰出且受人尊敬,通常指在某一领域有卓越成就或显赫地位。

“Albert Einstein is one of the most illustrious scientists in history.”

(阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦是历史上最杰出的科学家之一。)

“The university has produced many illustrious alumni over the years.”

(这所大学多年来培养了许多杰出的校友。)

同义词:famous, renowned, eminent, distinguished, celebrated

常见短语

illustrious career — 指某人非常成功且受人尊敬的职业生涯,通常伴随重大成就或影响。

“She retired after an illustrious career as a Supreme Court justice.”

(她在担任最高法院法官的辉煌职业生涯后退休了。)

illustrious past — 描述某个地方或机构曾经有过辉煌或显赫的历史时期。

“The castle has an illustrious past, having hosted many royal events.”

(这座城堡有着辉煌的过去,曾举办过许多皇家活动。)