| 单词 | golden generation |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgolden generation golden generation n. a group of people of similar age regarded as being exceptionally gifted; (Sport) a generation of players considered among the greatest produced by a particular team, country, etc. ΚΠ a1638 J. Mede Apostasy Latter Times (1641) 15 They affirme that good men when they die attaine great honour and dignity, and become..wise ones; for wise ones (saith he) are only good ones, and all good ones are of Hesiods golden generation. 1896 Standard 8 Feb. 3/5 Turning to the masters of a couple of generations ago—the real ‘golden generation,’ perhaps, though no ‘golden decade’ of English Art—we have a ‘Sunset,’ by George Barret, full of rich tone. 1940 Rev. Politics 2 226 Most..knew Bryce when he was a bright jewel in a golden generation of American political science. 2004 Racing Ahead June 71/1 The Paris St Germain striker arrived on the scene too late to be part of Portugal's Golden Generation but there is no doubting his quality in front of goal. < as lemmas |
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