illustrious
                                        英 [ɪ'lʌstrɪəs]
美 [ɪ'lʌstrɪəs]
                                        
                                            
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            - 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.
                 - 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》