luminary
US /ˈluː.mə.ner.i/
UK /ˈluː.mə.ner.i/
名词
1.
杰出人物, 泰斗
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere
示例:
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The conference was attended by several luminaries in the field of physics.
几位物理学界的泰斗参加了这次会议。
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She is considered a luminary of the local arts scene.
她被认为是当地艺术界的杰出人物。
2.
发光天体, 发光体
a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon
示例:
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The sun is the greatest luminary in our sky.
太阳是我们天空中最大的发光天体。
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Ancient sailors navigated by the luminaries of the night sky.
古代水手根据夜空中的发光天体航行。
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