legendary
/ˈledʒəndri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈledʒənderi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈle-jən-ˌder-ē -ˌde-rē/ (ame, mw)
legendary — 形容詞
- legendarypositive
- more legendarycomparative
- most legendarysuperlative
1. used to describe a person or thing that is known to a very large number of peopl
傳奇
因卓越成就而聞名且備受推崇的
used to describe a person or thing that is known to a very large number of people and greatly admired for being exceptionally good, skilled, or remarkable in some way.
The singer became legendary after winning six international awards in one year.
這位歌手在一年內贏得六項國際大獎後，成為了傳奇人物。
collocation: legendary + noun (singer)
Padma's legendary patience with difficult students made her the most respected teacher at the school.
Padma 對難應付的學生展現出傳奇般的耐心，使她成為學校裡最受尊敬的老師。
Rachid's legendary cooking skills brought food critics from across the country to his small restaurant.
Rachid 傳奇般的廚藝吸引了來自全國各地的美食評論家來到他小小的餐館。
The actor's legendary performance earned a standing ovation that lasted nearly ten minutes.
那位演員傳奇般的演出贏得了持續將近十分鐘的起立鼓掌。
Bao considered his grandfather's legendary generosity the greatest gift of his childhood.
Bao 認為祖父傳奇般的慷慨是他童年最珍貴的禮物。
- famous
broader and weaker; 'famous' simply means widely known, while 'legendary' adds admiration and lasting reputation
- renowned
more formal in tone; 'renowned' suggests widespread respect, while 'legendary' carries a sense of being talked about over time
- iconic
emphasises representing an idea or era; 'iconic' is about symbolic status, while 'legendary' focuses on fame and admiration
文法句型
legendary + noun
be + legendary
用法筆記
This sense is commonly used in both attributive position (before a noun, e.g. 'a legendary singer') and predicative position (after a linking verb, e.g. 'became legendary'). The noun following 'legendary' is typically a role, skill, or achievement that implies public recognition.
常見錯誤
2. relating to people, creatures, or events that appear in traditional stories or m
傳說
源自古老神話或民間故事的
relating to people, creatures, or events that appear in traditional stories or myths that have been passed down through generations, often involving extraordinary or magical elements.
A legendary creature called the dragon appears in stories from many cultures around the world.
一種名為龍的傳說生物出現在世界各地的文化故事中。
collocation: legendary creature
Local tales say a legendary warrior named Eli defeated a giant with a single stone.
當地傳說提到，一位名叫 Eli 的傳奇戰士曾用一顆石頭擊敗了一名巨人。
Constanza read about the legendary heroes of ancient Greece who fought against powerful gods.
Constanza 讀到了關於古希臘傳說英雄的故事，這些英雄曾與強大的諸神作戰。
The research team found ruins that might be the legendary city from ancient stories.
研究團隊發現了可能是古代故事中那座傳說之城的廢墟。
Nora's grandmother told her stories about a legendary forest where the animals could speak.
Nora 的祖母告訴她關於一座傳說森林的故事，在那裡動物可以說話。
- mythical
broader in scope; 'mythical' includes purely fictional beings, while 'legendary' suggests stories with some claimed historical roots
- fabled
similar in register; 'fabled' emphasises being well-known from old tales, often with a wonderous quality
- folkloric
more academic in tone; 'folkloric' relates to the traditions of a community, while 'legendary' is the everyday word
- historical
opposite in terms of being documented in recorded history rather than tradition
- real
simple contrast with the story-based nature of legendary figures
文法句型
legendary + noun
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used attributively (before the noun it describes, e.g. 'a legendary hero'). It refers specifically to figures and places from tradition, not to modern celebrities. Distinguish from sense 1 (VERY FAMOUS), where 'legendary' describes real people admired for achievements.