stature/ˈstætʃə(r); `stætʃɚ/ n[U]1 natural height of the body 身高 short of stature 身材矮小.2 importance and reputation gained by ability or achievement （凭才能或成就而获得的）名望 a scientist of international stature 有国际声望的科学家.
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