luminary
US /ˈluː.mə.ner.i/
UK /ˈluː.mə.ner.i/
名詞
1.
傑出人物, 泰斗
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere
範例:
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The conference was attended by several luminaries in the field of physics.
幾位物理學界的泰斗參加了這次會議。
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She is considered a luminary of the local arts scene.
她被認為是當地藝術界的傑出人物。
2.
發光天體, 發光體
a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon
範例:
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The sun is the greatest luminary in our sky.
太陽是我們天空中最大的發光天體。
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Ancient sailors navigated by the luminaries of the night sky.
古代水手根據夜空中的發光天體航行。
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