prestige
/preˈstiːʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6472 in the learning path
声望；威望
Definitions
n. Respect and admiration gained through achievement, quality, or high status.
声望；威望
Example
Winning the award brought considerable prestige to her small bakery.
获奖为她的小面包店带来了很高的声誉。
Some students choose universities for their international prestige rather than the suitability of individual courses.
一些学生选择大学看重的是其国际声望，而非具体课程是否适合自己。
Collocations
- international prestige
- gain prestige
- social prestige
- a matter of prestige
Word family
- prestigious (adj.)
Synonyms
- status
- standing
Usage tip
prestige不可数；形容词用prestigious。
FAQ
- What does prestige mean?
- Respect and admiration gained through achievement, quality, or high status.
- How is prestige pronounced?
- UK /preˈstiːʒ/, US /preˈstiːʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
