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idol
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈaɪ.dəl/ us /ˈaɪ.dəl/
C1
someone who is admired and respected very much: 偶像，明星
a pop/sporting idol流行音乐／体育明星
The Hollywood film idols of the 1940s were glamorous figures, adored by millions.20世纪40年代好莱坞的电影明星魅力四射，被无数人所崇拜。
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
a person you admire
heroI got to meet my political heroes.
heroineShe became a heroine for many young women hoping to enter the medical profession.
idolMy idols were the Hollywood actors of the '30s.
iconMarilyn Monroe is a cinematic icon.
role modelShe has become a reluctant role model for many young people.
C2
a picture or object that people pray to as part of their religion: 神像
The ancient people of this area worshipped a huge bronze idol in the shape of an elephant.这一地区的古代居民膜拜一尊象形的青铜巨像。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Heroes and cowards
adventurer
baby
chicken
coward
craven
fainthearted
fallen idol
fighter
folk hero
frit
have-a-go hero
knight errant
marshmallow
pantywaist
piker
scaredy-cat
superhero
superheroine
wimp
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idol | American Dictionary
idol
noun[ C ]
us/ˈɑɪ·dəl/
a person who is loved, admired, or respected a lot:
Basketball players are his idols.
An idol is also an object or picture that is worshipped as a god.
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