early 14c., "natural height of a body, height," from Old French stature, estature "build, structure," from Latin statura "height, size of body, size, growth," from PIE *ste-tu-, from root *sta- "to stand," with derivatives meaning "place or thing that is standing" (see stet). Figurative sense first recorded 1834.
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1. This club has grown in stature over the last 20 years.
这家俱乐部在过去20年间知名度大增。
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2. It's more than his physical stature that makes him remarkable.
他的与众不同之处不光是他的身高。
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3. He was lampooned for his short stature and political views.
他的矮小身材和政治观点使他成了受奚落的对象。
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4. Mother was of very small stature, barely five feet tall.
母亲身材矮小，只有5英尺高。
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5. Who can deny his stature as the world's greatest cellist?