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wellknown

UK //ˌwel ˈnəʊn//US //ˌwel ˈnoʊn//

词源

由 well(好)和 known(知道)组合而成,表示“被广泛知道”的意思。

adjective

❶ 广为人知的,被很多人认识或了解的,通常指因为成就、名声或某种特质而被公众熟知。

“He is a wellknown scientist in the field of physics.”

(他是物理学领域一位著名的科学家。)

“This restaurant is wellknown for its delicious seafood.”

(这家餐厅以其美味的海鲜而闻名。)

同义词:famous, renowned, celebrated

常见短语

wellknown fact — 指一个被广泛认可或知晓的事实,通常不需要额外证明或解释。

“It's a wellknown fact that smoking is harmful to health.”

(众所周知,吸烟对健康有害。)