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。
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。