plan was brilliant in its conception but failed because of lack of money.
尽管这计划构想绝妙，但终因资金不足而告流产。
The play was a brilliant success.
那出剧获得了巨大成功。
The director coaxed a brilliant performance out of the cast.
经过导演悉心劝说，全体演员完成了一场精彩的表演。
She was an exotic creature with long red hair and brilliant green eyes.
她长着红色长发、明亮碧眼，是个少见的大美人。
She could have been a brilliant pianist if she'd put her mind to it.
如果她专心致志，坚持到底，她本可以成为一名杰出的钢琴家。