aprize, such as agoldorsilvercup, that is given to thewinnerof acompetitionorrace, and oftenreturnedafter ayearto be given to thewinnerof thecompetitionin thefollowingyear:
奖，（流动）奖杯
He's anexcellentrider, but he's neverwonamajortrophy.他是个出色的骑手，但从未赢得过任何一项重要比赛的冠军。
The Duchess of Cambridge will bepresentingthe trophies.剑桥公爵夫人将颁奖。
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something used as asymbolofsuccessfromhuntingorwar:
战利品；猎获物；胜利纪念品
Theanimalheadson thewallwere trophies of hishuntingtrips.墙上的动物头是他打猎的战利品。
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Thecupholdersbegantheirdefenceof the trophy infinestyle.
Heproudlyheldout his trophy for us toadmire.
Hebaskedin hismomentofglory,holdingthe trophy up to thecrowd.
Theywonthe trophy for the thirdyearrunning.
All his trophies are on ashelfin hissittingroom.
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trophy
adjective[before noun]
uk/ˈtrəʊ.fi/us/ˈtroʊ.fi/
used todescribesomething such as apartneror apossessionthat is asymbolof someone'ssuccessorsocialposition:
These women areolderwell-offprofessionalswhomarriedagood-lookingyoungertrophyhusband.
ThisVictorianhousegoing for eight million could be the trophyestatethat Citybuyershave beenwaitingfor.
See also
trophy wife
trophy girlfriend
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"Sometimes Iwantedtotelleveryone - this is my trophyboyfriend," sheconfessed.
If he'sseriousabout therelationship, and not just using you as a trophypartner, then he'll make theeffort.
They've got thevacationhouse, theexpensivesportscar, the trophyspouse.
Instead of trophyassetssuch as Rockefeller Center or Pebble Beachgolfcourse, thetargetsarecompaniesthatfitstrategicallywiththeiracquirers.
aprize, such as agoldorsilvercup, that is given to thewinnerof acompetitionorrace, and oftenreturnedafter ayearto be given to thewinnerof thecompetitionin thefollowingyear
奖，（流动）奖杯
He's anexcellentrider, but he's neverwonamajortrophy.他是个出色的骑手，但从未赢得过任何一项重要比赛的冠军。
The Duchess of Cambridge will bepresentingthe trophies.剑桥公爵夫人将颁奖。
something used as asymbolofsuccessfromhuntingorwar
战利品；猎获物；胜利纪念品
Theanimalheadson thewallwere trophies of hishuntingtrips.墙上的动物头是他打猎的战利品。
More examples
Thecupholdersbegantheirdefenceof the trophy infinestyle.
Heproudlyheldout his trophy for us toadmire.
Hebaskedin hismomentofglory,holdingthe trophy up to thecrowd.
Theywonthe trophy for the thirdyearrunning.
All his trophies are on ashelfin hissittingroom.
trophy| American Dictionary
trophy
noun[C]
us/ˈtroʊ·fi/
aprize, such as alargesilvercuporbowl, given to the one whowinsacompetitionorrace
A trophy is also something used as asymbolofsuccess:
Under thelonghigh-beamedceiling,affixedtostonewalls, were the trophies –headsof arhinocerosand anAfricanbuffalowithhugehorns.
I do not believe that there is any great risk from many of the holders of such trophies of war.
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They gave very valuable trophies, which were awarded to the cadets, and they undertook many other interesting sponsorships.
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Other trophies of war manufactured before 1939 are legitimately held.
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The living room in her home still displays her trophies for dancing and athletics.
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I have two handguns: they are first world war trophies which belonged to my father.
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Trophies of war will be kept on the open market, and will be specific items for sale and resale.
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We are not talking about legally held trophies of war from the 1939–45 war.
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Claimed trophies are allotted according to the wishes of the units which captured them.
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I saw in a university building watchmen's lanterns, the tops of lamp standards and policemen's helmets kept as trophies.
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They had to have their victory and trophies to take home.
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Captured trophies are, when received in this country, allocated in accordance with the wishes of units if they can substantiate their claim to them.
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The trophies are not despatched before the public body or museum, to which they are allotted, have undertaken responsibility for their care and custody.
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What about trophies of war that were acquired back in the late 1940s and 1950s?
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As we propose to exempt both owners of trophies of war and their heirs, the issue of compensation does not arise.
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I believe that my father was quite a good bandmaster, because his boys used to win trophies and band contests all over the country.
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