prestige

pres·tige

P0544600 (prĕ-stēzh′, -stēj′)n.1. The level of respect at which a person or thing is regarded by others; standing: an act that boosted his prestige; a job with low prestige.2. Good reputation; honor: Her accomplishments lent a lot of prestige to the college.3. Great respect or importance: Doctors are usually treated with prestige.

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[French, illusion, magic trick, charm, ability to inspire admiration, prestige, from Latin praestīgiae, tricks, probably alteration of *praestrīgiae, from praestringere, to touch, blunt, blind : prae-, pre- + stringere, to draw tight; see streig- in Indo-European roots.]

prestige

(prɛˈstiːʒ) n1. high status or reputation achieved through success, influence, wealth, etc; renown2. a. the power to influence or impress; glamourb. (modifier): a prestige car. [C17: via French from Latin praestigiae feats of juggling, tricks; apparently related to Latin praestringere to bind tightly, blindfold, from prae before + stringere to draw tight, bind]

pres•tige

(prɛˈstiʒ, -ˈstidʒ)

n. 1. reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes. 2. distinction or reputation attaching to a person or thing and thus possessing a cachet for others. adj. 3. having or showing success, rank, wealth, etc.: a prestige car. [1820–30; < French (orig. pl.): deceits, juggler's tricks < Latin praestīgiae juggler's tricks]

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prestige - a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; "he wanted to achieve power and prestige"prestigiousnessstanding - social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing"

prestige

noun status, standing, authority, influence, credit, regard, weight, reputation, honour, importance, fame, celebrity, distinction, esteem, stature, eminence, kudos, cachet, renown, Brownie points, mana (N.Z.) His work gained him international prestige.

prestige

noun1. The level of credit or respect at which one is regarded by others:face, standing, status.2. A person's high standing among others:dignity, good name, good report, honor, reputation, repute, respect, status.3. A position of exalted widely recognized importance:distinction, eminence, eminency, fame, glory, illustriousness, luster, mark, notability, note, preeminence, prominence, prominency, renown.

Translations

声望威信威望

prestige

(preˈstiːʒ) noun reputation or influence due to success, rank etc. 威信，威望 威信，威望

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