单词 | grandeur |
释义 | grandeur (grændʒəʳ ) 1. uncountable noun If something such as a building or a piece of scenery has grandeur, it is impressive because of its size, its beauty, or its power. ...the grandeur and natural beauty of South America. Only inside do you appreciate the church's true grandeur. Synonyms: splendour, glory, majesty, nobility 2. uncountable noun [oft poss NOUN] Someone's grandeur is the great importance and social status that they have, or think they have. He is wholly concerned with his own grandeur. Synonyms: importance, status, prestige, standing 3. delusions of grandeur phrase If someone has delusions of grandeur, they think and behave as if they are much more important or powerful than they really are. [disapproval] He suggested that we suffer delusions of grandeur as a football nation. ...mansions built by men with delusions of grandeur. Translations: Chinese: 宏伟壮观 Japanese: 雄大さ |
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