Definitions
n. someone greatly admired and often imitated
偶像；崇拜对象
n. an image or object worshipped as a god
神像
Example
Lina finally met her sporting idol after the match.
莉娜终于在比赛结束后见到了自己的体育偶像。
Young people may adopt unhealthy habits when their idols promote unrealistic standards of physical appearance.
当偶像宣扬不切实际的外貌标准时，年轻人可能养成不健康的习惯。
Collocations
- a sporting idol
- a pop idol
- worship an idol
Word family
- idolise (v.)
- idolisation (n.)
Usage tip
idol是偶像；idle是空闲的，两词发音相同。
FAQ
- What does idol mean?
- someone greatly admired and often imitated an image or object worshipped as a god
- How is idol pronounced?
- UK /ˈaɪdəl/, US /ˈaɪdəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
