the importance and respect that a person has because of their ability and achievements 声望;名望 She was an actress of considerable stature. 她是一位颇有名望的女演员。 The orchestra has grown in stature. 这支管弦乐队的声望有所提高。
Extra ExamplesTopics Successc2Geomorphology has now achieved full stature as a branch of geology. 地形学现在已经获得了地质学分支学科的正式地位。 Her reputation has risen to world stature. 她已享誉世界。 His political stature increased during the crisis. 他在危机期间提升了政治声望。 She has grown in stature since winning the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. 自从在柴科夫斯基钢琴赛上获奖以后她名气大增。 The election result enhanced the party's stature. 选举结果提高了该党的地位。 The statue shows King Richard in full stature beside his horse. 雕像展现出国王理查站在战马身旁的全身英姿。 a woman of great moral stature 有极好道德形象的女子 a writer of international stature 具有国际声望的作家
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- great
- growing
- …
- have
- lack
- gain
- …
- grow
- increase
- rise
- …
- of stature
a person’s height 身高;个子 Extra ExamplesThe president lacks physical stature. 总统个子不高。 Despite his lack of stature, he became a successful athlete. 虽然个子不高,他还是成了卓有成就的运动员。 He was a man of great stature who carried himself well. 他个子高高的,举止优雅。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- imposing
- tall
- diminutive
- …
- have
- of…stature
- a lack of stature
- small in stature
Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from Latin statura, from stare ‘to stand’. The sense ‘importance’ dates from the mid 19th cent.