新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

celebrity

英  [sɪˈlebrɪti]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • celebrities

    1[C 可数名词] (尤指娱乐界的)名人

    A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.

    近义词

    star

    双语例句

    例:

    In 1944, at the age of 30, Hersey suddenly became a celebrity.

    1944年,30岁的赫西突然成了一位名人。

    2[U 不可数名词] (尤指娱乐界的)名望

    If a person or thing achieves celebrity, they become famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.

    双语例句

    例:

    He achieved celebrity as a sports commentator.

    他作为一名体育评论员而享誉四方。