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reputed

UK //rɪˈpjuːtɪd//US //rɪˈpjuːtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'reputare'(意为‘反复思考’),通过古法语 'reputer' 进入英语,原指‘被广泛认为’的状态。

adjective

❶ 被认为具有某种特质或身份的,通常指广泛认可但未经证实的声誉或评价。常用于描述人或事物的名声。

“He is a reputed expert in ancient history.”

(他被认为是古代历史领域的专家。)

“This restaurant is reputed to serve the best seafood in town.”

(这家餐厅以供应城里最好的海鲜而闻名。)

同义词:alleged, supposed, renowned, well-known, famed

常见短语

be reputed to be — 被广泛认为是某种状态或具有某种特质,强调基于传闻或普遍看法的评价。

“This lake is reputed to be the deepest in the country.”

(这个湖被认为是该国最深的湖泊。)