
好词典

源自中古英语 'reputen',来自拉丁语 'reputare',意为 '重新考虑' 或 '计算',由 're-'(再次)和 'putare'(思考)组成。
❶ 指一个人或事物的名声或声誉,通常指公众对其品质或特点的普遍看法。
“He is a doctor of great repute in the medical community.”
(他在医学界享有很高的声誉。)
“The restaurant has a repute for serving the best seafood in town.”
(这家餐厅以提供镇上最好的海鲜而闻名。)
❶ 认为或宣称某人或某事物具有某种特性或品质,常用于被动语态。
“He is reputed to be the richest man in the city.”
(他被认为是城里最富有的人。)
“The area is reputed for its beautiful landscapes.”
(这个地区以其美丽的风景而闻名。)
of good repute — 指某人或某事物有良好的声誉或名声。
“Only businesses of good repute are allowed to join the association.”
(只有声誉良好的企业才能加入这个协会。)
ill repute — 指某人或某事物名声不好或有负面评价。
“The neighborhood fell into ill repute after the increase in crime.”
(犯罪率上升后,这个社区名声变差了。)