Stature



GRE 蓝宝 TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.身高, 身材
• ［英］ n. 身高, 身材 ( nature height in an upright position)
• ［记］ stat ( 站) ＋ure ( 状态) -> 站的状态 -> 身高
• ［例］ She was rather small in stature.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French estature, stature, from Latin statura, from status, past participle of stare to stand — more at stand
• Date: 14th century
• 1. natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
• 2. quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement

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