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stature

UK //ˈstætʃə(r)//US //ˈstætʃər//

词源

源自拉丁语 'statura',意为 '身高' 或 '体型',后通过古法语 'estature' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指一个人的身高或体型,通常用来描述某人看起来高大或矮小的外貌特征。

“Despite his short stature, he was a great basketball player.”

(尽管他身材矮小,但他是一位出色的篮球运动员。)

“Her tall stature made her stand out in the crowd.”

(她高挑的身材使她在人群中脱颖而出。)

❶ 指一个人的地位、声望或重要性,通常用于形容某人在社会或专业领域的影响力。

“His stature as a scientist grew after his groundbreaking discovery.”

(在他取得突破性发现后,他作为科学家的声望提高了。)

“She achieved great stature in the field of literature.”

(她在文学领域取得了很高的地位。)

同义词:height, status, reputation, standing, prestige

常见短语

grow in stature — 指某人的声望或地位逐渐提高,通常用于描述个人或组织的发展。

“The young musician grew in stature after winning the competition.”

(这位年轻音乐家在赢得比赛后声望大增。)

of great stature — 形容某人或某物具有很高的地位或重要性,常用于正式场合。

“The conference was attended by scholars of great stature.”

(这次会议有许多地位崇高的学者参加。)