glory
/ˈɡlɔːri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡlɔːri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈglȯr-ē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈɡlɔː.ri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡlɔːr.i/ (ame, ipa)
glory — 名詞
- glorysingular
- gloriesplural
1. Worship, honour, and grateful thanks that people offer to God, especially in pra
榮耀
對上帝的讚頌與感謝
Worship, honour, and grateful thanks that people offer to God, especially in prayer, song, or religious ceremony.
The congregation sang hymns to give glory to God during the Sunday service.
會眾在主日崇拜中唱詩歌，將榮耀歸給上帝。
give glory to God
The worshippers stood together and offered glory and praise for the blessings in their lives.
會眾一起站立，為生命中的祝福獻上榮耀與讚美。
offered glory and praise
The stained-glass windows of the cathedral were designed to reflect the glory of heaven.
大教堂的彩繪玻璃窗是為了彰顯天國的榮耀而設計的。
The pastor ended the prayer with the words 'Glory to God in the highest.'
牧師以「願榮耀歸於至高的上帝」這句話結束祈禱。
- praise
wider in use; glory is a more elevated, solemn form of praise reserved for God in religious contexts
- worship
includes the whole practice of religious devotion, not just verbal praise
- thanksgiving
focuses on gratitude specifically, whereas glory covers honour and awe
- blasphemy
speech or action showing disrespect for God
2. A public honour that people feel and express towards someone who has done someth
榮譽；光榮
因成就獲得的名聲和讚譽
A public honour that people feel and express towards someone who has done something outstanding.
Tunde won the gold medal and brought great glory to his country.
Tunde 贏得金牌，為他的國家帶來了極大的榮譽。
bring glory to [country/team]
The young athlete's moment of glory came when she scored the winning goal.
那位年輕運動員的榮耀時刻，是她踢進致勝球的那一刻。
moment of glory
Darius did not seek personal glory; he preferred to let his team share the credit.
Darius 並不追求個人的光榮，他寧可讓隊友共享功勞。
The students earned their glory after months of hard training and early-morning practice.
經過數月刻苦訓練和清晨練習之後，這些學生終於贏得了榮譽。
Andrew shared the glory with his classmates who had helped him prepare for the competition.
Andrew 與那些幫忙準備比賽的同學們一同分享這份榮譽。
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs like 'win', 'earn', 'bring', or 'share'. Often appears in the fixed phrase 'moment of glory' for a brief period of being celebrated.
常見錯誤
3. An achievement or accomplishment that makes you feel very proud and that other p
成就；榮耀
帶來讚譽的重要成就
An achievement or accomplishment that makes you feel very proud and that other people admire and speak highly of.
Restoring the old library was the head librarian's greatest glory.
修復那間舊圖書館，是圖書館館長最大的成就。
greatest glory
The temple's carved stone roof is the crowning glory of the entire building.
寺廟那座石雕屋頂是整棟建築中最引以為傲的傑作。
crowning glory
Isabela considered the novel she published at sixty to be her finest glory.
Isabela 認為她六十歲時出版的那本小說是她最光榮的成就。
This medical discovery stands as a glory of modern science.
這項醫學發現堪稱現代科學的一項榮耀。
- achievement
broader and more neutral; glory emphasises the praise that the achievement brings
- triumph
suggests overcoming difficulty; glory focuses on the admiration received
- pride
a feeling of satisfaction; glory is the thing that causes that feeling
- failure
the opposite of a successful achievement
用法筆記
Often used with a possessive (her greatest glory) or of-construction (the glory of something). The fixed phrase 'crowning glory' means the most impressive achievement among several.
常見錯誤
4. Outstanding beauty or impressive visual magnificence, especially in nature, art,
壯麗；輝煌
令人讚嘆的美景或絢麗
Outstanding beauty or impressive visual magnificence, especially in nature, art, or architecture, that fills you with admiration.
The old palace has been carefully repaired and restored to its former glory.
那座古老宮殿經過仔細修繕，已恢復昔日的光彩。
restored to its former glory
Noa and Beatriz climbed the mountain to see the sunrise in all its glory.
Noa 和 Beatriz 在黎明前爬上山頂，欣賞日出的壯麗美景。
in all its glory
The autumn forest showed its full glory, with red and gold leaves covering every hillside.
秋天的森林展現出全部的絢麗風采，紅葉和金葉覆蓋了每一片山坡。
The museum's new hall was designed to capture the glory of the Renaissance period.
博物館的新展廳旨在捕捉文藝復興時期的輝煌。
- splendour
nearly identical; splendour emphasises grandness and brightness, glory conveys a sense of awe
- magnificence
more formal, focuses on scale and impressiveness
- beauty
more general; glory suggests beauty on a grand, almost overwhelming scale
- ugliness
lack of beauty
用法筆記
Common in the fixed phrase 'in all its glory' (seen at its most beautiful or impressive). 'Restored to its former glory' is a set expression about buildings or objects regaining their original beauty.
5. A ring of light depicted near holy figures in religious paintings to show their
光環；光輪
聖人或天使頭上的光環
A ring of light depicted near holy figures in religious paintings to show their special status.
In Renaissance paintings, saints are often shown with a golden glory around their heads.
在文藝復興時期的畫作中，聖人的頭部周圍常有一圈金色光環。
glory = circle of light around head
The artist painted a faint circle of glory above the angel's head.
畫家在天使頭頂上方畫了一個淡淡的光圈。
Traditional Buddhist icons sometimes include a radiant glory behind the seated figure.
傳統的佛教聖像有時會在其坐像背後繪上一圈光環。
The icon showed the Virgin Mary with a soft circle of glory framing her face.
聖像中聖母瑪利亞的頭部周圍有一圈柔和的光環。
用法筆記
A specialised term used mainly when describing religious art. The more common everyday word for this concept is 'halo'.
glory — 感嘆詞
1. A word you shout or say to express strong praise, thanks, and worship to God, es
榮耀歸主
讚美上帝的感嘆詞
A word you shout or say to express strong praise, thanks, and worship to God, especially during prayer or a religious service.
The congregation shouted 'Glory!' when the new church tower bells rang out.
當新教堂鐘樓的鐘聲首次響起時，會眾齊聲高呼：「榮耀歸主！」
exclamation of praise to God
Talia looked up at the stars and whispered, 'Glory to God for this beautiful world.'
Talia 仰望星空，低聲說：「榮耀歸於上帝，為這美麗的世界。」
'Glory be to God!' the priest cried when the rescue team found the hikers alive.
救援隊找到失蹤的登山客時發現他們都還活著，牧師喊道：「榮耀歸於上帝！」
The old woman knelt at the altar and murmured 'Glory, glory' in quiet thankfulness.
老婦人跪在祭壇前，心存感激地低聲唸著：「榮耀，榮耀。」
- hallelujah
a Hebrew-origin exclamation meaning 'praise the Lord', common in Christian worship
- alleluia
variant spelling of hallelujah, especially in liturgical music
用法筆記
Typically used in a religious setting as a short exclamation of worship. It can appear alone or in the full phrase 'Glory to God'.
2. A short shout that you make when you feel sudden strong surprise, excitement, or
太棒了
表示驚喜或讚嘆的呼喊
A short shout that you make when you feel sudden strong surprise, excitement, or admiration about something, similar to saying 'wow!'.
Hiro cried out 'Glory, look at that!' as the fireworks exploded over the harbour.
Hiro 看到煙火在港灣上空綻放時，大聲喊道：「天啊，快看那個！」
informal exclamation of surprise/amazement
'Glory be!' Quinn exclaimed when she tasted the home-made mango pie for the first time.
Quinn 第一次嚐到自製芒果派時驚呼：「哇，太棒了！」
'Glory!' shouted Yara as she watched her favourite singer walk onto the stage.
Yara 看到她最喜歡的歌手走上舞台時大聲喊道：「天啊！」
Reuben looked at the enormous wedding cake and said with a grin, 'Well, glory be!'
Reuben 看著巨大的結婚蛋糕，咧嘴笑著說：「哇，太棒了！」
用法筆記
Considered old-fashioned in modern British English. More common among older speakers or in historical fiction. The phrase 'Glory be!' is a fixed form of this exclamation.
glory — 動詞
- glorypresent simple I / you / we / they
- glories3rd person singular
- glorying-ing form
- gloriedpast simple
1. To feel and express great pride and satisfaction about something you have, have
自豪
為某事感到驕傲和滿足
To feel and express great pride and satisfaction about something you have, have done, or are part of — for example, a farmer glorying in his good harvest, or a teacher glorying in her students' progress.
The old farmer gloried in the rich harvest he had grown with his own hands.
老農夫為親手栽種的豐收感到無比自豪。
glory in + [something]
Devika gloried in the success of her first art exhibition, which drew visitors citywide.
Devika 為她的首次畫展大獲成功而深感自豪，這場畫展吸引了全市各地的訪客。
Some athletes glory in the pressure of a big match and perform even better.
有些運動員在重大比賽的壓力下反而鬥志昂揚，表現得更加出色。
The head chef gloried in her customers' praise but never stopped trying to improve.
主廚為顧客的讚美感到驕傲，但她從未停止追求進步。
- take pride in
the usual modern expression; 'glory in' is more formal and literary
- delight in
focuses on enjoyment rather than pride; slightly softer in tone
- revel in
similar intensity, often used for enjoyment of something others might find unpleasant
- be ashamed of
the opposite feeling of pride or satisfaction
文法句型
glory in + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Always followed by 'in'. The subject takes pleasure in something and is not shy about showing it. This verb has a slightly old-fashioned or literary feel; in everyday conversation, 'take pride in' or 'delight in' are more common.