1560s, from Latin illustris "lighted, bright, brilliant;" figuratively "distinguished, famous," probably a back-formation from illustrare "embellish, distinguish, make famous" (see illustration). Sometimes also illustrous. Replaced illustre in same sense (mid-15c.), from Middle French illustre.
双语例句
1. The composer was one of many illustrious visitors to the town.
那位作曲家是许多造访过这个城市的杰出人物之一。
来自《权威词典》
2. He enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a radio producer.
他作为电台节目制作人的生涯漫长而辉煌.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. As Faldo's final putt rattled in, he qualified to join a select band of illustrious sportsmen.
随着福尔多的最后一杆轻击，球应声入洞，他得以跻身门槛颇高的顶级运动员之列。
来自柯林斯例句
4. All sorts of illustrious and influential persons lent their names to our national culture.
各种有名望有影响的人大声疾呼支持我们的民族文化.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Premier Zhou's illustrious deeds are an everlasting monument in the hearts of the Chinese people.