legend
noun uk/ˈledʒ.ənd/ us/ˈledʒ.ənd/
(STORY)
B2 [ C or U ]传说，传奇故事;民间故事
a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person
The dance was based on several Hindu legends. 这个舞蹈是根据几个印度传说创作的。
She is writing a thesis on Irish legend and mythology. 她正在写一篇关于爱尔兰民间故事和神话的论文。
Legend has it (= people say) that he always wore his boots in bed. 传说他总是穿着靴子上床。
This match will go into tennis legend (= it will always be remembered). 这场比赛将成为网坛传奇。
Compare: epic nounfolk talemyth (ANCIENT STORY)saga
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- In the case of King Arthur, legend and truth are often inextricable.
- Her appetite for shopping became the stuff of legend.
- Their legends were passed from generation to generation.
- He collects Norse legends.
- The opera is based on an Icelandic legend.
(PERSON)
C1 [ C ]传奇人物
someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area
Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once sang in this bar. 爵士乐坛传奇人物埃拉‧菲茨杰拉德曾经在这个酒吧唱过歌。
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- She was a legend on Broadway.
- Miles Davis was a jazz legend.
- He was a legend among actors.
- Singing legend Shirley Bassey performed here.
- He was a legend in his own lifetime.
(EXPLANATION)
[ C ] formal（对图画、地图、硬币等的）说明，图例
the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc. that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean
Idiom
be a legend in your own lifetimeidiom 在有生之年就已成名
to be very famous while you are still alive
Garbo was a legend in her own lifetime. 嘉宝在她的有生之年就很有名了。