烜赫一时 [- - yì shí]shining impressive (reputation) for a time; For some time he was of high repute.; a short-lived triumph; an ephemeral popularity or success; be far-famed for a time; have great renown and powerful influence for a time; make a din for a time; much-vaunted:
•¶ 那些烜赫一时的人物也一个个销声匿迹了。 The once powerful figures have also disappeared from the scene one after another.