| 单词 | a legend in one's lifetime |
| 释义 | > as lemmasa legend in one's (own) lifetime a. A person of sufficient distinction or achievement to have become widely renowned or talked about, esp. with respect, reverence, or awe. Frequently in living legend, a legend in one's (own) lifetime. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > fame or renown > famous or eminent person > [noun] kingeOE master-spiritc1175 douzepersc1330 sire1362 worthya1375 lantern1382 sira1400 greatc1400 noblec1400 persona1425 lightc1425 magnate?a1439 worthyman1439 personagec1460 giant1535 honourablec1540 triedc1540 magnifico1573 ornament1573 signor1583 hero1592 grandee1604 prominent1608 name1611 magnificent1612 choice spirita1616 illustricity1637 luminary1692 lion1715 swell1786 notable1796 top-sawyer1826 star1829 celebrity1831 notability1832 notoriety1841 mighty1853 tycoon1861 reputation1870 public figure1871 star turn1885 headliner1896 front-pager1899 legend1899 celeb1907 big name1909 big-timer1917 Hall of Famer1948 megastar1969 1899 C. K. Paul Memories 109 There was a Mr Holt, a clergyman, who had some duty in the neighbourhood, but to the boys he was a legend, and always effaced himself. 1918 L. Strachey Eminent Victorians 168 She was a legend in her lifetime, and she knew it. 1948 Time 19 July 34/3 Klondike Mike, the greatest of the mushers, the sourdough who struck it rich and kept his poke, is a living legend. 1978 Lancashire Life Sept. 51/1 During the last war he became something of a legend. 1987 Hairdo Ideas July 20 Reminiscent of the styles worn by the glamour girls of the 40's, this long, thick mass of loose waves will make you a legend in your own time! 2007 Clash July 4 The issue, therefore, is dedicated to the living legend that has enriched all our lives and paved the way for modern music in all its shapes and sizes. 2007 G. Youngs Global Polit. Econ. in Information Age ii. 43 The inventor of the web Tim Berners-Lee has not surprisingly become a legend in his own lifetime. < as lemmas |
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