| 单词 | glory |
| 释义 | glory n. & v. --n (pl. -ies) 1. high renown or fame; honour. 2. adoring praise and thanksgiving (Glory to the Lord). 3. resplendent majesty or magnificence; great beauty (the glory of Versailles; the glory of the rose). 4. a thing that brings renown or praise; a distinction. 5. the bliss and splendour of heaven. 6. colloq. a state of exaltation, prosperity, happiness, etc. (is in his glory playing with his trains). 7. an aureole, a halo. 8. an anthelion. --vintr. (often foll. by in, or to + infin.) pride oneself; exult (glory in their skill). Phrases and idioms glory be! 1. a devout ejaculation. 2. colloq. an exclamation of surprise or delight. glory-box Austral. & NZ a box for women's clothes etc., stored in preparation for marriage. glory-hole 1. colloq. an untidy room, drawer, or receptacle. 2. US an open quarry. glory-of-the-snow = CHIONODOXA. go to glory sl. die; be destroyed. Etymology: ME f. AF & OF glorie f. L gloria |
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