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legend

释义

legend

noun

UK /ˈledʒ(ə)nd/

Word Forms

singular	legend
plural	legends

1
countable an old story about famous people and events in the past. Legends are not usually true
the legend of the Headless Horseman
Greek myths and legends
Here, according to legend, Robin Hood lies buried.
Synonyms and related words
Types of story or play
adaptation
allegory
anecdote
1. 1a
  uncountable these old stories considered as a group
  Synonyms and related words
  Types of story or play
  adaptation
  allegory
  anecdote
2
countable someone who very many people know about and admire
the Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor
Synonyms and related words
People and things that are admired and respected
legend
hero
role model
1. 2a
  Britishspokenused to show approval for someone who does something that is clever, funny, cool etc
  Dean got an extension for his essay, and then persuaded his sister to write it for him. Legend!
  Synonyms and related words
  People and things that are admired and respected
  legend
  hero
  role model
3
countable a short piece of writing on an object such as a coin or a work of art
Synonyms and related words
Relating to the work of an artist
aesthetic
cherub
commission
4
a key which explains symbols on maps
Refer to the legend to know the meanings of each symbol.
Submitted by:
MP from Hong Kong on 27/11/2018
Open Dictionary - November2018

phrases

be/become (a) legend

a legend in his/her own lifetime

legend

noun

US /ˈledʒənd/

Word Forms

singular	legend
plural	legends

1
countable an old story about famous people and events in the past. Legends are not usually true
the legend of the Headless Horseman
Greek myths and legends
Here, according to legend, Robin Hood lies buried.
Synonyms and related words
Types of story or play
adaptation
allegory
anecdote
1. 1a
  uncountable these old stories considered as a group
  Synonyms and related words
  Types of story or play
  adaptation
  allegory
  anecdote
2
countable someone who very many people know about and admire
the Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor
Synonyms and related words
People and things that are admired and respected
legend
hero
role model
1. 2a
  Britishspokenused to show approval for someone who does something that is smart, funny, cool, etc.
  Synonyms and related words
  People and things that are admired and respected
  legend
  hero
  role model
3
countable a short piece of writing on an object such as a coin or a work of art
Synonyms and related words
Relating to the work of an artist
aesthetic
cherub
commission
4
a key which explains symbols on maps
Refer to the legend to know the meanings of each symbol.
Submitted by:
MP from Hong Kong on 27/11/2018
Open Dictionary - November2018

phrases

be/become (a) legend

a legend in his/her own lifetime

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