| 单词 | prestigious |
| 释义 | prestigious (prestɪdʒəs ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A prestigious institution, job, or activity is respected and admired by people. It's one of the best equipped and most prestigious schools in the country. Synonyms: celebrated, respected, prominent, great Collocations: prestigious address With a price tag of just 525,000, at such a prestigious address, you could hardly expect it to be. Times, Sunday Times It has been the hub of the city's life and a prestigious address for more than 600 years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a prestigious address, and lawyers' and actors' offices were located there. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He purposely chose the prestigious address to convey an image that the company was bigger than it actually was to attract clients. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The expression originated from the practice of dodgy salesmen setting up offices in the basements of prestigious addresses. Times, Sunday Times Organisers of the music calendar's most prestigious event were embarrassed by technical failures and lastminute cancellations. The Sun One problem - he's not any kind of musician, and he's expected to perform at a prestigious event. The Sun He won the prestigious event six times in succession. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A garden party can be a prestigious event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many companies train year-round for this prestigious event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She soon landed some of the most prestigious magazine covers, establishing herself as a supermodel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Exactly a year on, though, the same player has appeared on the cover of the world's two most influential and prestigious magazines. The Sun Since she has graced both stage and screen, and adorned the covers of prestigious magazines. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While the prestigious post remained unfilled, new voting rules were introduced and the cat fighting continued unabated. Times, Sunday Times There are some who glow with pride that one of their own has been elevated to such a prestigious post. Globe and Mail He remained in this prestigious post for many years, until 2005. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He sought to further these ends by seeking a prestigious post. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He became a gifted preacher and had many offers to move to more prestigious posts. Christianity Today He won a prestigious school poetry writing competition some years ago. Times,Sunday Times He was largely brought up by his grandparents and managed to get a scholarship to the island's most prestigious school. Times, Sunday Times Many of the families of foreign pupils hire agents or consultants to secure a place at a prestigious school. Times, Sunday Times Known for its prestigious school, this town also has a smart — and buzzing — high street. Times, Sunday Times She had won a gigantic scholarship to study at a prestigious school. Globe and Mail Promotions are scarce, but she can't bear to move to a less prestigious title. Times, Sunday Times What an event and what a prestigious title! Globe and Mail The regiment, however, would retain the prestigious title in perpetuity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has previously won this prestigious title in 2000 and 2005. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She fired a 258 game to secure the prestigious title with 5330 pinfall total and an average of 222.08 over 24 games. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You almost have to pinch yourself to believe that these two have won the world's most prestigious tournament. Times, Sunday Times Celebrities and professionals compete in the prestigious tournament. The Sun But they also realized they had perhaps missed a half-chance to go even deeper into the prestigious tournament. Globe and Mail The latter two at the time were two of the richest most prestigious tournaments in the world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are more common in less prestigious tournaments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Today's conditions won't be that bad and it gives him a great chance of picking up this prestigious trophy. The Sun Arsenal face a fifth season without winning any silverware unless they can lift the most prestigious trophy of them all. Times, Sunday Times Now even mid-table teams cannot be bothered with what was once a hugely prestigious trophy and a highlight of the season. Times, Sunday Times Six teams will compete for the prestigious trophy in this edition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then within half an hour, he scored two goals and showed just why those prestigious trophies will be forcing their way on to his already cluttered mantelpiece. The Sun I was no longer interested in the highest-paid job, the fanciest title or the most prestigious university. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It may be that you can find a place at a more prestigious university given your actual grades, and it is worth researching the possibilities. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He then moved to a less prestigious university, which he considered a serious demotion. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It would be almost impossible for him to be accepted by the prestigious university in the first place. Christianity Today (2000) You secure a place at a prestigious university to study for an archaeology degree. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In the long term, the owners know a successful club based at such a prestigious venue would attract potential buyers. The Sun New installations created for this prestigious venue. Times, Sunday Times This concert marked the first time a pipe band has performed a concert at this prestigious venue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 First, the choice of a prestigious venue and the social status of the composer and the performers automatically heightens audience's expectations for the piece. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She was given effortless publicity and exceptional access to prestigious venues, but, she believed, the critics and elite audiences held her to higher-than-usual standards. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 享有声望的 Japanese: 名声のある |
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