| [/əˏpɔθɪˈəusɪs; əˏpɑθɪˋosɪs/] n (pl -ses [/-siːz; -siz/]) 用法:
1 (of a human being) making or becoming a god or a saint （指人）封为神或尊为神, 神化:
the apotheosis of a Roman Emperor 对罗马皇帝的神化. 用法:
2 glorified ideal; highest development of sth 尊崇的理想; 某事物发展的顶峰:
The legends of King Arthur represent the apotheosis of chivalry. 亚瑟王的传说代表骑士精神的顶峰. |