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renowned

UK /rɪˈnaʊnd/US /rɪˈnaʊnd/

词源

源自中古英语 'renounen',来自古法语 'renomer',意为'使出名',由 're-'(再次)和 'nomer'(命名)组成。

adjective

❶ 指某人或某事物因卓越品质、成就或名声而广为人知,通常带有高度赞誉的意味。

“She is a renowned scientist in the field of genetics.”

(她是遗传学领域著名的科学家。)

“The restaurant is renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine.”

(这家餐厅以其地道的意大利菜而闻名。)

同义词:famous, celebrated, distinguished

常见短语

renowned for — 表示某人或某事物因特定品质、特点或成就而广为人知。

“The region is renowned for its fine wines.”

(该地区以其优质葡萄酒而闻名。)