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| /ˈledʒ(ə)nd/ |
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| 1 | C an old story about famous people and events in the past . Legends are not usually true 传说；传奇故事 |
| the legend of the Headless Horseman 无头骑士的传说 |
| Greek myths and legends 希腊的神话与传说 |
| Here, according to legend, Robin Hood lies buried. 根据传说，罗宾汉就葬在这里。 |
| | 1a | U these old stories considered as a group 民间传说；传奇文学 | |
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| 2 | C someone who very many people know about and admire 传奇人物 |
| the Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor 好莱坞的传奇人物伊丽莎白·泰勒 |
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| 3 | C a short piece of writing on an object such as a coin or work of art （硬币、艺术品等上面的）刻字，铭文 |
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| - | be/become (a) legend
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| used for talking about something that has become well known to a lot of people |
| 变得众所周知 |
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| His laziness is legend among his fellow politicians. 他的懒惰在与他共事的政治家中是出了名的。 |
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| - | a legend in his/her own lifetime
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| someone who is very well known and admired |
| 一生为人传颂的活伟人；活着的名人 |
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