小词详解 | prestige

prestige 英 [preˈstiːʒ] 美 [preˈstiːʒ]

• In those days, empirical work enjoyed less prestige.
  那时候，实证研究的声望较低。
  ——《经济学人》
• Individuals striving for material success can easily become too focused on prestige and money, too concerned with external measures of their own worth.
  为了物质成功而奋斗的个人，会轻易地变得过于注重名望和钱财，过于关注外部环境对他们做出的价值评判。
  ——《纽约时报》

Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
财产、权力、地位或声望都不会使人伟大；唯有善良、谦虚、贡献和品质才能使人伟大。

• renown: (formal) fame and respect because of sth you have done that people admire
• reputation: the opinion that people have about what sb/sth is like, based on what has happened in the past
• stature: the importance and respect that a person has because of their ability and achievements