stature

/ˈstætʃə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstætʃər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsta-chər/ (ame, mw)

stature — noun

  • staturesingular
  • staturesplural

1. the level of respect, importance, and admiration that someone gains from others

1.名詞B2
釋義

the level of respect, importance, and admiration that someone gains from others because of their achievements, skills, or moral qualities — this applies to both individuals and groups: for example, a scientist whose stature in the field grows after a major discovery, or a company whose honest business practices raise its standing among customers.

例句

After winning the Nobel Prize, Dr. Imani Okonkwo's stature in the scientific community grew enormously.

grow in stature — reputation increases through achievement

The company's moral stature suffered badly when news of the unfair working conditions became public.

moral stature — reputation for ethical behaviour

同義詞
  • reputation

    broader term — can be positive or negative; stature always implies a positive evaluation

  • prestige

    focuses on admiration from others based on achievements or status, with less emphasis on moral qualities

  • standing

    can refer to position within a group without the moral dimension that stature often carries

反義詞

文法句型

stature as + noun phrase (role/career)

stature in/among + group/field

grow/rise/increase in stature

of great/considerable/moral/political stature

diminish/lose/enhance stature

用法筆記

Often paired with adjectives that name the domain of respect — moral, political, intellectual, professional, international — to specify which area the reputation covers. The phrase 'grow in stature' is a common fixed expression for increasing reputation over time.

常見錯誤

❌The statue of the leader was a sign of his stature.
✅The statue was a sign of respect for the leader, whose stature had grown over the years.
💡'stature' (reputation) and 'statue' (a carved figure) are different words often confused.
❌She has a good stature in the company.
✅She has high stature in the company.
💡'stature' is not typically modified by 'good' or 'bad'; use 'high', 'great', 'considerable', or 'low'.

2. the physical height of a person's body, especially when seen as a noticeable fea

2.名詞B1
釋義

the physical height of a person's body, especially when seen as a noticeable feature that people observe or compare — for example, describing someone as having a short stature, or noting how two people differ in height.

例句

Asher was of average stature, but his confident manner made him seem much taller.

of average stature — describing a person's approximate height

The new coach specifically looked for players of tall stature who could block shots easily.

同義詞
  • height

    neutral and more common in everyday speech; stature has a slightly more formal tone

  • build

    refers to overall body shape and proportions, not just vertical height

文法句型

of + adjective + stature

of short/tall/average/medium/great stature

differ/vary in stature

small/large in stature

用法筆記

This is a more formal or literary way to describe height than simply saying 'tall' or 'short'. Common in medical, descriptive, or character-description contexts. The phrase 'of short stature' is the most frequent fixed pattern and is considered more polite than simply calling someone 'short'.

常見錯誤

❌He is stature.
✅He is of tall stature.
💡'stature' is a noun, not an adjective. Use it within a prepositional phrase like 'of + adjective + stature'.
❌The table has a low stature.
✅The table has a low height.
💡'stature' usually refers to people, not objects, except in very formal or literary contexts.