legend

1. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).

   As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs.

2. An unrealistic story depicting past events.

   (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.

   The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis.

   Legende

   леге́ндаlegénda, пове́рьеpovérʹje, сказа́ниеskazánije

   леге́ндаlehénda

   a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

3. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose historicity is uncertain.

   the legend of Robin Hood

4. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.

   The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story.

5. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records.

   According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa.

6. (неисчисляемое)Such stories considered collectively; unverified traditional tales.

7. A person related to a legend or legends.

   (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A leading protagonist in a historical legend.

   Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.

8. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.

   Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.

   Sachin Tendulkar stands as a legend in cricket.

9. A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.

   (Австралия, Ирландия, Новая Зеландия, Британия, разговорное, исчисляемое, сленг, неисчисляемое)A cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.

   I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend.

   леге́ндаlegénda

10. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

    According to the legend on the map, that building is a school.

    Legende

    леге́ндаlegénda, усло́вные обозначе́нияuslóvnyje oboznačénija

11. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.

12. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A musical composition set to a poetical story.

1. I thought that it was just an urban legend.

   Я думал, это просто городская легенда. — marafon

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2. There are many legends in Japan.

   В Японии много легенд. — Balamax

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3. According to legend, those woods used to be haunted, so people would avoid entering.

   По легенде эти леса были населены духами, поэтому люди избегали в них заходить. — Biga

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4. Tom is a legend.

   Том - легенда. — Karok

   ukТом — легенда. — deniko

   deTom ist eine Legende. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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5. It's a legend.

   Это легенда. — marafon

   deDas ist eine Legende. — mhr

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