legend
/ˈledʒənd; `lɛdʒənd/ n
1 [C] story handed down from the past, esp one that may not be true 传奇; 传说
the legend of Robin Hood 罗宾汉传奇.
2 [U] such stories gathered together 民间传说; 稗史; 野史
exploits famous in legend and song 民间传说和歌谣中为人熟知的英雄事迹
the heroes of Greek legend 希腊民间传说的英雄.
3 [C] (infml 口) famous event or person 传奇事件或人物
Her daring work behind the enemy lines is now legend. 她在敌後的英勇斗争业迹现在已是传奇美谈.
one of the great legends of pop music, Elvis Presley 流行摇滚乐伟大的传奇人物之一, 埃尔维斯?普雷斯利.
4 [C]
(a) inscription on a coin or medal 硬币上的或奖章上的刻字.
(b) (fml 文) words accompanying and explaining a map, picture, etc （地图、 图片等的）图例, 说明, 题词.
5 (infml 口) person who achieves great fame while still alive （在世的）当代名人
a legend in one's (own) lifetime 一生为人传颂的活伟人.
6 (idm 习语) a ,living `legend => living1.