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luminary

🇬🇧 UK/'lu:minәri/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A person who inspires others and has achieved great success in their field; a leading light; also, a body that gives light

杰出人物,名人;发光体

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
luminlight, brightness
+
aryrelating to, connected with
=luminary

Common Collocations

  • 1.[prominent/leading] luminary[杰出/领先]的名人
  • 2.luminary [in/of] [field][某领域]的[杰出人物/名人]

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She became a luminary in the field of medical research.

  • 2.

    The gala featured several luminaries from the arts world.

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