legend

Các nghĩa

1. truyện thánh

   The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).

   countable · uncountable

   As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs.

2. truyền thuyết · huyền thoại

   A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.

   countable · uncountable

   The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis.

3. truyền thuyết

   A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose historicity is uncertain.

   countable · uncountable

   the legend of Robin Hood

4. huyền thoại

   A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.

   countable · uncountable

   The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story.

5. lý lịch giả

   A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records.

   countable · uncountable

   According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa.

   Sorge solidified his own position by returning to Germany and developing a new legend. He joined the Nazi Party[…].

6. truyền thuyết dân gian

   Such stories considered collectively; unverified traditional tales.

   uncountable

   According to ancient legend, a Greek girl, partaking of saffron for an entire week, could not resist a lover.

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• legends plural