illustrious
含义: Well known and admired for outstanding achievements or qualities; famous and distinguished.
Illustrious is a strongly positive, formal adjective used to describe people, families, institutions, or histories distinguished by remarkable achievements. 'An illustrious career,' 'an illustrious lineage,' and 'illustrious predecessors' are standard collocations. The word implies not just fame but earned respect over a sustained period. It is particularly common in ceremonial language, obituaries, and historical writing. It carries a grand, elevated tone.
例句
- The university can count several Nobel laureates among its illustrious alumni. 该大学可以将多位诺贝尔奖得主列入其杰出校友之中。La universidad puede incluir a varios premios Nobel entre sus ilustres exalumnos.その大学は、輝かしい卒業生の中に複数のノーベル賞受賞者を数えることができる。그 대학은 빛나는 동문 중에 여러 노벨상 수상자를 포함하고 있다.
- She followed in the footsteps of her illustrious predecessor, who had led the institution for two decades. 她追随其杰出前任的脚步,后者曾领导该机构二十年。Siguió los pasos de su ilustre predecesor, que había dirigido la institución durante dos décadas.彼女は20年にわたりその機関を率いた偉大な前任者の後を継いだ。그녀는 20년간 그 기관을 이끌었던 위대한 전임자의 뒤를 이었다.
- The museum charts the illustrious history of British naval exploration from the Elizabethan era onwards. 该博物馆记录了从伊丽莎白时代至今英国海军探险的辉煌历史。El museo traza la ilustre historia de la exploración naval británica desde la era isabelina.博物館はエリザベス朝時代以降の英国海軍探検の輝かしい歴史をたどっている。박물관은 엘리자베스 시대 이후 영국 해군 탐험의 빛나는 역사를 펼쳐 보여준다.
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用法指南
语境: media, academic, literary
语气: positive
起源与历史
From Latin illustris (bright, distinguished, famous), from illustrare (to light up, make clear), from in- (upon) + lustrare (to make bright), from lustrum (light). The metaphor is of someone who 'shines brightly' through their achievements.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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