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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4020 COCA: 3383
legendnounuk/ˈledʒ.ənd/ us/ˈledʒ.ənd/

legend noun STORY

B2 [ C or U ] 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传说，传奇故事；民间故事

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。

More examples

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.

legend noun PERSON

C1 [ C ] someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area传奇人物

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。

More examples

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.

legend noun EXPLANATION

[ C ] formal 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（对图画、地图、硬币等的）说明，图例

Idiom(s)

be a legend in your own lifetime
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4020 COCA: 3383
legend

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 1well-known story傳說ADJECTIVE | VERB + LEGEND | LEGEND + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤ancient, old古代的／古老的傳說▸➤Greek, Inuit, Roman, etc.希臘、伊努伊特、羅馬等傳說▸➤local當地的傳說▸➤urban都市傳奇VERB + LEGEND➤become, pass into變成傳奇故事◇The story of how she was rescued has already passed into legend.她被救的經歷已經成了傳奇故事。➤tell (sb)（給某人）講傳說◇He told us the legend of the ghostly horseman.他給我們講幽靈騎士的傳說。LEGEND + VERB➤live on傳說仍然流傳◇The legend of his supernatural origins lives on.他不是肉體凡胎的傳說仍在流傳。➤say sth傳奇說⋯◇Legend says that the forest is cursed.傳說那是一片受了詛咒的森林。PREPOSITION➤according to legend根據傳說◇According to ancient legend, the river is a goddess.據古代傳說，這條河是位女神。➤in (a/the) legend在傳說中◇There have always been stories of human giants in Celtic legend and mythology.凱爾特神話傳說中一直都有巨人的故事。➤legend about關於⋯的傳說◇legends about the Vikings關於維京人的傳說➤legend of⋯的傳說◇The story is part of the ancient legend of King Arthur.這個故事是亞瑟王的古老傳說的一部份。PHRASES➤legend has it that...據傳說⋯◇Legend has it that the Bridge of Sighs got its name from the cries of prisoners being led across it.傳說歎息橋的名字源於囚犯過橋時發出的歎息聲。➤myths and legends神話傳說◇the myths and legends of Mexico墨西哥神話傳說➤the subject of legend傳說的主題◇The island has long been the subject of legend.這座島嶼長期以來一直是傳說的主題。
legend

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 2famous person/event傳奇人物或事件ADJECTIVE➤living活生生的傳奇人物◇movie stars who become living legends成為活傳奇的影星➤basketball, music, racing, rock, screen, sporting, sports (NAmE) , etc.籃球界的傳奇、音樂傳奇、賽馬界的傳奇人物、搖滾樂的傳奇人物、銀幕傳奇、體育界的傳奇人物等➤Broadway, Hollywood, etc.百老匯、好萊塢等的傳奇
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4020 COCA: 3383
legend noun
⇨ legend 1 (the legend of Robin Hood) ⇨ legend 2 (the heroes of Greek legend) ⇨ star 1 (a living legend)legend1

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 the legend of Robin Hood 罗宾汉的传奇故事heroes of Greek legend 希腊传说中的英雄legend ♦︎ story ♦︎ fairy tale ♦︎ fable ♦︎ myth ♦︎ epicThese are all words for a story that has been passed from person to person, especially over a long period of time. 这些词均表示传说或故事，尤指长期流传的故事。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a legend / the story / a fairy tale / a fable / a myth / an epic about sth◆an ancient legend / story / fable / epic◆a Greek / Roman legend / myth / epic◆to tell (sb) a legend / the story / a fairy tale / a fable◆a legend / the story begins■ legend ˈledʒənd [countable] a description of people and events from ancient times, which may or may not be true 传说；传奇故事◆The film is based on the legend of Robin Hood.这部电影是根据罗宾汉的传奇故事改编的。■ story (often the story 常作the story) [countable, usually singular] a description of people and events that people tell each other, although it may not be correct 传闻；据说◆She never saw him again－or so the story goes.她再也没有见过他－据说如此。◆The story goes that this castle was founded by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.相传这座城堡是腓特烈•巴巴罗萨大帝修建的。■ ˈfairy tale [countable] a story about magic or fairies, usually for children 童话；童话故事◆He felt like the prince in a fairy tale.他觉得自己像童话中的王子。■ fable [countable] a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially one with animals as characters 寓言；寓言故事◆Is there a copy of Aesop's Fables in the library?图书馆里有《伊索寓言》吗？■ myth [countable] a story from ancient times, especially one that was told to explain natural events or to describe the early history of a people 神话；神话故事◆The story parallels the creation myth (= that explains how the world began) of the ancient Babylonians.这个故事与古巴比伦的创世神话如出一辙。■ epic ˈepɪk [countable] a long poem about the actions of great men and women or about a nation's history 叙事诗；史诗◆He told us one of the great Hindu epics.他给我们讲述了伟大的印度教史诗之一。legend2

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 the legend of Robin Hood 罗宾汉的传奇故事heroes of Greek legend 希腊传说中的英雄legend ♦︎ folklore ♦︎ myth ♦︎ mythologyThese are all words for the ancient stories and traditions of a particular culture or community. 这些词均表示古代传说或文化传统。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in legend / folklore / myth / mythology◆according to legend / folklore◆ancient / popular legend / folklore / myth / mythology◆local legend / folklore / myth◆classical / Greek / Roman legend / myth / mythology◆to be part of legend / folklore / myth / mythology◆to pass into legend / folklore / mythology◆to enter (into) folklore / mythology◆legend / folklore / myth / mythology has it that...■ legend ˈledʒənd [uncountable] stories from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true 传说；传奇故事◆According to ancient legend, the river is a goddess.传说这条河是一位女神变成的。◆Legend has it that the lake was formed by the tears of a god.相传这个湖是一位神仙的眼泪积聚而成的。■ folklore ˈfəʊklɔː(r); NAmE ˈfoʊklɔːr [uncountable] the traditions and stories of a country or community 民间传统；民俗；民间传说◆stories from Irish folklore爱尔兰民俗故事◆The story rapidly became part of family folklore.这个故事很快就成了家族传说的一部分。■ myth [uncountable] ancient stories, especially those that were told to explain natural events or to describe the early history of a people 神话；神话故事◆the heroes of myth and legend神话和传说中的英雄◆The battle became part of national myth.那次战役成了民族神话的一部分。▸ mythical

adjective

◆mythical beasts神话里的野兽■ mythology mɪˈθɒlədʒi; NAmE mɪˈθɑːlədʒi [uncountable, countable] ancient stories in general; the ancient stories of a particular culture or society （统称）神话；某文化（或社会）的神话◆Narcissus was a character from Greek mythology.那喀索斯是希腊神话里的人物。◆a study of the religions and mythologies of ancient Rome古罗马宗教和神话的研究▸ mythological

adjective

◆historical and mythological subjects历史与神话题材NOTE 辨析 Which word? Folklore usually belongs to a particular country, place or community. * folklore通常指某个国家、地区或社会的传说、传统◆local / popular / family / Scottish / Chinese folklore当地／广为流传的／家族／苏格兰／中国传说It suggests traditions, beliefs and stories that have been passed down through generations of people until the present time. Myth and mythology often come from cultures that no longer exist, especially ancient Greece and Rome. Mythology is used especially to talk about the ancient stories of a particular culture. * folklore表示一些从古至今代代相传的传统、信仰和故事。myth或mythology通常来自一些已经消亡的文化，特别是古希腊和古罗马文化。mythology尤指特定文化的古老传说◆a character / hero from Greek / Roman / Norse / Hindu / Indian mythology希腊／罗马／古斯堪的纳维亚／印度教／印度神话中的人物／英雄 Myth is used in a more general way in phrases such as myth and fable/legend. Legend is the most general of these words, used to talk about stories from ancient myth or local folklore. * myth用于myth and fable/legend（神话与寓言／传说）等短语中，含义更广。legend是最宽泛的词，包含古代神话和当地民间传说等各种故事。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4020 COCA: 3383
legend
Types of story or play: adaptation, allegory, anecdote...
People and things that are admired and respected: legend, hero, role model...
Relating to the work of an artist: aesthetic, cherub, commission...

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