| 单词 | legend |
| 释义 | legend —legend /ˈledʒ.ənd/ noun [C or U] (STORY) ► B2 a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person: » The dance was based on several Hindu legends.» She is writing a thesis on Irish legend and mythology.» Legend has it (= people say) that he always wore his boots in bed.» This match will go into tennis legend (= it will always be remembered).Thesaurus+: ↑Accounts and stories , ↑Summaries and summarising• • • Extra Examples:» In the case of King Arthur, legend and truth are often inextricable.» Her appetite for shopping became the stuff of legend.» Their legends were passed from generation to generation.» He collects Norse legends.» The opera is based on an Icelandic legend.noun [C] (PERSON) ► C1 someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area: » Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once sang in this bar.Thesaurus+: ↑Famous people , ↑Important people and describing important people• • • Extra Examples:» She was a legend on Broadway.» Miles Davis was a jazz legend.» He was a legend among actors.» Singing legend Shirley Bassey performed here.» He was a legend in his own lifetime.noun [C] FORMAL (EXPLANATION) ► F0 the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc. that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it meanThesaurus+: ↑Pieces of writing |
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