stat·ure /ˈstætʃə $ -ər/ noun [uncountableU] written 1 REPUTATIONthe degree to which someone is admired or regarded as important 名声,声望of world/international/national stature Armstrong was a musician of world stature. 阿姆斯特朗是一位享誉全球的音乐家。
He grew in stature (=became more admired or popular) during the campaign. 在这场宣传活动中,他的声望提高了。
stature as his growing stature as an artist 他作为艺术家日益提高的声望
► see thesaurus at reputation 2 TALL PERSONsomeone’s height or size 身高;身材 Bernard was short in stature, with a large head. 伯纳德个子矮,头很大。
of world/international/national stature• The man was already a figure of national stature.