prestige 与 privilege 这两个词比较容易混淆。prestige指“声望,威望,权力,威力”;而privilege的意思是“某人、某阶级或阶层享有的特权、特惠;特殊的荣誉或利益;难得的事”。
- He was an author of international prestige .
他是一位享有国际声望的作家。 - Winning the first prize in the sports meeting brought him a lot of prestige .
在运动会上获得第一大大提高了他的声望。 - He gave me the privilege of using his private library.
他给我使用他的私人图书馆的特权。 - In modern times there is less privilege and more of an equal chance in life for everyone.
在现代生活中,特权少了,每个人的平等机会多了。 - He's a fine musician; it's a privilege to hear him play.
他是一位优秀的音乐家,能够听他演奏实属难得。