immortality

/ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē/ (ame, mw)

immortality — noun

1. the condition of never dying or coming to an end, so that a living thing or subs

1.名詞B2
釋義

the condition of never dying or coming to an end, so that a living thing or substance continues to exist without any limit on its lifespan

例句

In Greek mythology, the gods drank nectar to gain immortality.

collocation: gain immortality

Elena's research into cellular aging brought her closer to understanding biological immortality.

collocation: biological immortality

同義詞
  • eternal life

    more common in religious contexts; implies a personal conscious existence after death

  • everlasting life

    similar to 'eternal life' but slightly more poetic; strongly tied to Christian theology

  • deathlessness

    rare and literary; focuses on the absence of death rather than continued existence

反義詞
  • mortality

    the condition of being subject to death and having a limited lifespan

文法句型

immortality + of [something]

achieve / gain / attain + immortality

用法筆記

Frequently paired with verbs like 'achieve', 'gain', or 'attain'. Common in discussions of mythology, religion, science fiction, and biological research.

常見錯誤

❌Scientists are searching for immortality life.
✅Scientists are searching for immortality.
💡'immortality' already means 'endless life'; adding 'life' is redundant.
❌She believes in the immortality of her body after death.
✅She believes in the immortality of her soul after death.
💡'immortality' of the body is unusual; 'soul' or 'spirit' is the natural collocation in religious contexts.

2. the state of being so outstanding or widely admired in a particular field that y

2.名詞B2
釋義

the state of being so outstanding or widely admired in a particular field that your name or work will be remembered by people for many years after your time

例句

After winning four Olympic gold medals, Binta secured her place in sporting immortality.

collocation: sporting immortality; secure + place in

The novel earned Wen a kind of literary immortality among modern readers.

collocation: literary immortality

同義詞
  • lasting fame

    focuses more on reputation than on personal survival; less dramatic than 'immortality'

  • enduring renown

    formal register; strong emphasis on being widely known and respected over a long period

  • permanent glory

    more emotional and celebratory; often used in sports or military contexts

反義詞
  • obscurity

    the state of being unknown or forgotten after one's time

  • oblivion

    the state of being completely forgotten; stronger and more final than 'obscurity'

文法句型

[domain] + immortality

secure + immortality

achieve + immortality

用法筆記

Typically describes a person's reputation or body of work living on after them rather than literal endless existence. Common domains include sports, literature, film, and music.

常見錯誤

❌Her victory brought her immortality fame.
✅Her victory brought her immortal fame.
💡'immortal' is the adjective form needed before a noun; 'immortality' is a noun and cannot modify 'fame' directly.
❌The singer achieved the immortality after her hit song.
✅The singer achieved immortality after her hit song.
💡no article needed; 'immortality' is uncountable in this sense.