
好词典

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