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repute

UK /rɪˈpjuːt/US /rɪˈpjuːt/

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:reputation, standing, esteem, fame, honor

verb

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。)

同义词:regard, consider, deem, think, believe

常见短语

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。)