plural glories
plural glories
Learner's definition of GLORY
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a : public praise, honor, and fame光荣；荣誉 -
As a young soldier he dreamed of winning military glory.作为一名年轻的士兵，他曾梦想立下军功。
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He now has only a few trophies to remind him of the glory of his athletic career.他如今只有几个奖杯可以让他回想起自己辉煌的体育生涯。
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He claimed that everything he did was done for the greater glory of his country. [=was done to bring honor to his country]他声称他所做的一切都是为了给祖国增添荣耀。
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Neither candidate has exactly covered himself in/with glory [=neither candidate has been very successful or impressive] during this campaign.两位候选人都未能在这次竞选中荣光无限，给人留下深刻印象。
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They are basking in the glory of their success. [=they are enjoying the attention that has been given to them because of their success]他们正在享受成功带来的荣耀。
— see also reflected glory b : praise of a god or goddess（对神的）赞美，崇拜 2
[count] : something that brings praise or fame to someone or something : something that is a source of great pride带来荣耀的事；引以为傲的事 -
The glory of the town is its fountain.小镇的骄傲是这里的喷泉。
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an art exhibit showing off the glories of ancient civilizations彰显古代璀璨文明的艺术展
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He intends this movie to be the crowning glory [=the final, most successful part or achievement] of his career as a filmmaker.他想让这部电影成为他电影制片人生涯中的巅峰之作。
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a : a state of great happiness or satisfaction欣喜；踌躇满志 b : a state of great success or beauty辉煌；壮丽 -
The new owners are trying to restore the company/building to its former glory.新的所有者们正努力使这家公司/这栋大楼重现昔日的辉煌。
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The beautiful art reminds us of the glory of the empire.璀璨的艺术使我们想起昔日帝国的辉煌。
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The autumn leaves are in their glory now. [=they are at their most beautiful stage now]秋天的树叶现在正是最美的时候。
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He was there in all his glory. [=he was there looking very well or impressive]他在那里一副踌躇满志的样子。
glory be!
old-fashioned
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used to express surprise or happiness用于表示惊讶或喜悦
glory days/years
: a time in the past that is remembered for great success or happiness光辉岁月
go to (your) glory
old-fashioned
no guts, no glory
— see 1gut 2 glory /ˈglori/ verb
glories; gloried; glorying
glories; gloried; glorying
Learner's definition of GLORY
glory in
[phrasal verb] glory in (something)
: to feel or show great joy or pleasure because of (something)（因某事而）喜悦，欣喜