idol
noun [ C ] uk/ˈaɪ.dəl/ us/ˈaɪ.dəl/
C1 偶像，明星
someone who is admired and respected very much
a pop/sporting idol 流行音乐／体育明星
The Hollywood film idols of the 1940s were glamorous figures, adored by millions. 20世纪40年代好莱坞的电影明星魅力四射，被无数人所崇拜。
C2 神像
a picture or object that people pray to as part of their religion
The ancient people of this area worshipped a huge bronze idol in the shape of an elephant. 这一地区的古代居民膜拜一尊象形的青铜巨像。