汉英词典
MEANING OF 树碑立传
树碑立传
(樹碑立傳)
lit. to erect a stele and write a biography (idiom) / to monumentalize / to glorify / to sing the praises of
树 Stand up / Originally refers to a certain life deeds carved on a stone tablet or written as a biography, so that his reputation will be passed on from generation to generation / Now it is a metaphor to establish personal prestige and raise personal prestige
立碑或作传以颂扬某人功德。多比喻树立个人威信或抬高个人声望的言行为英雄模范人物树碑立传的作品。
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这本所谓回忆录实际上是为他自己树碑立传。 These memories are, in fact, an attempt on his part to build up his own image. | ||
难道要为网上购物或者五个C来树碑立传吗？ What monument would we build to online shopping or the 5 Cs? | ||
作为一个艺术家、创作者，老舍反对在生前就为自己树碑立传。 As an artist and a creator, Lao She was opposed to glorify oneself by writing one's biography when he was still alive. | ||
本文不敢妄称对吴老及其作品的深入研究，更遑论为大师树碑立传（尽管有此野心）。 The thesis is far from a deep probe into Mr. Wu and his works, not to mention to glorify him by singing his praises (Even though he deserves it and I have this ambition). | ||
