lu·mi·nary /ˈluməˌnɛri/
發光體,權威者,著名的知識分子
Lu·mi·na·ry n.; pl. Luminaries
1. Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies. “ Radiant luminary.”
Where the great luminary . . .
Dispenses light from far. --Milton.
2. One who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind; as, Newton was a distinguished luminary.
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luminary
n : a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; "he was host to
a large gathering of luminaries" [syn: leading light, guiding
light, notable, notability]