illustrious
英 [ɪ'lʌstrɪəs]
美[ɪ'lʌstrɪəs]
- adj. 著名的，杰出的；辉煌的
中文词源
illustrious 著名的
il-,进入，使，luster,发光，光泽。即发光的，引申词义著名的。
英文词源
- illustrious (adj.)
- 1560s, from Latin illustris "lighted, bright, brilliant;" figuratively "distinguished, famous," probably a back-formation from illustrare "embellish, distinguish, make famous" (see illustration). Sometimes also illustrous. Replaced illustre in same sense (mid-15c.), from Middle French illustre.
双语例句
- 1. The composer was one of many illustrious visitors to the town.
- 那位作曲家是许多造访过这个城市的杰出人物之一。
来自《权威词典》
- 2. He enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a radio producer.
- 他作为电台节目制作人的生涯漫长而辉煌.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. As Faldo's final putt rattled in, he qualified to join a select band of illustrious sportsmen.
- 随着福尔多的最后一杆轻击，球应声入洞，他得以跻身门槛颇高的顶级运动员之列。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. All sorts of illustrious and influential persons lent their names to our national culture.
- 各种有名望有影响的人大声疾呼支持我们的民族文化.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. Premier Zhou's illustrious deeds are an everlasting monument in the hearts of the Chinese people.
- 周总理的光辉业绩在中国人民心中立下了不朽的丰碑.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》