1560s, from Latin illustris "lighted, bright, brilliant;" figuratively "distinguished, famous," probably a back-formation from illustrare "embellish, distinguish, make famous" (see illustration). Sometimes also illustrous. Replaced illustre in same sense (mid-15c.), from Middle French illustre.
雙語例句
1. The composer was one of many illustrious visitors to the town.
那位作曲家是許多造訪過這個城市的傑出人物之一。
來自《權威詞典》
2. He enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a radio producer.
他作為電台節目製作人的生涯漫長而輝煌.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. As Faldo's final putt rattled in, he qualified to join a select band of illustrious sportsmen.
隨著福爾多的最後一杆輕擊，球應聲入洞，他得以躋身門檻頗高的頂級運動員之列。
來自柯林斯例句
4. All sorts of illustrious and influential persons lent their names to our national culture.
各種有名望有影響的人大聲疾呼支持我們的民族文化.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. Premier Zhou's illustrious deeds are an everlasting monument in the hearts of the Chinese people.