| 词汇 | genius award |
| 词源 | genius award. A name invented by the media for the MacArthur Fellowships, which are grants given annually by the MacArthur Foundation. The awards are given in many disci- plines, from astrophysics to writing, valued at about $500,000, distributed over five years. Some 25 “geniuses” are chosen each year from candidates nominated by various authorities, whose identity is kept secret. |
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