early 14c., "narrative dealing with a happening or an event," from Old French legende (12c., Modern French légende) and directly from Medieval Latin legenda "legend, story," literally "(things) to be read," on certain days in church, etc., from Latin legendus, neuter plural gerundive of legere "to read, gather, select" (see lecture (n.)).
Used originally of saints' lives; extended sense of "nonhistorical or mythical story" first recorded late 14c. Meaning "writing or inscription" (especially on a coin or medal) is from 1610s; on a map, illustration, etc., from 1903.
中文解释
legend-----里瓦尔多的腿 +end （最后）成为一个传奇-------------n.传说2. 分尸法：leg end 一条腿（leg）走到终点（end），还不够传奇(legend)吗？
实用例句
1. His pitching was a legend among major league hitters.
他的投球在大联盟的击球员中是个传奇。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He could not possibly have been poisoned as popular legend has it.
他不可能像民间传说的那样被下了毒。
来自柯林斯例句
3. He has become a legend in the annals of military history.