词组 | famous |
释义 | famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adjective known about by a lot of people in a country or in the world, especially because someone or something is very good or impressivenounsa famous writer/actor/singer/artist Leonardo was one of the most famous artists who has ever lived.a famous person/man/woman Many famous people are buried there, including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison.a famous book/story/poem/painting ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ was Orwell’s most famous book.a famous name/brand The company owns some famous names, including Johnnie Walker whisky and Gordon’s gin.famous phrase/words In John Donne’s famous phrase, “No man is an island”.a famous example/case The painting is probably the most famous example of his work.a famous victory The Democrats were celebrating a famous victory by Barack Obama.verbsbecome famous She became famous for the gardens she created.make sb famous The song made him famous.adverbsinternationally famous The internationally famous Munich beer festival is held in the autumn.If something is famous all over the world, you say that it is world-famous: Cheddar cheese is world-famous.prepositionsfamous for sth France is famous for its wine.famous as sth He is famous as the man who invented the internet.THESAURUS: famous well-knownbrand | book | story | play | poem | artist | writer | actor | face | figure | company used about things and people that many people know about: a well-known brand of breakfast cereal | The film is based on a well-known children’s book. | A well-known story tells of a beautiful princess who is woken from her sleep. | The exhibition features works by some well-known artists, including Damien Hirst and Tracy Emin. | There are some well-known faces in the show. | Michael appeared in many shows and concerts and was a well-known figure in the theatre in Bradford, (=someone who people know well). | He works for a well-known insurance company. | She is well known for her views. | His work is well known among people who collect modern art.You write well-known with a hyphen before a noun: a well-known poem. You write well known without a hyphen when you use it on its own: He became very well known for his paintings. legendarysinger | musician | performer | player | figure | name | reputation | ability | courage very famous and greatly admired for a long time – used especially about a singer, musician, or performer, often one who has died: The album features songs by legendary guitar player Jimi Hendrix. | Her courage was legendary. | Newman was legendary for his good looks. eminentscientist | historian | scholar | professor | doctor | surgeon | economist | member used about scientists and experts who are greatly respected because of their knowledge: Professor Dawkins is one of the most eminent scientists in his field. | The book contains contributions from many eminent scholars in various parts of the world. | This is the view taken by the eminent American economist J. K. Galbraith. | The Royal Geological Society has many eminent members. celebratedcase | example | artist | writer | painter | study | experiment | collection famous and often mentioned: In one celebrated case, the jury decided that a man was not guilty, because he was asleep at the time when the crime was committed. | Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists. | Kenneth Clark is famous for his celebrated study of Western Civilization. | We visited the 14th-century church to see its celebrated collection of medieval monuments. bigname | brand famous and very popular or important. Big sounds rather informal: Some big names will be at the concert, including Coldplay and Beyoncé. | People tend to choose the big brands, which they know they can rely on. | The band is big in America. renowned famous for something: The British are renowned for their love of animals. | Colombia is world-renowned for its coffee. | The city has an internationally renowned art school.You can also talk about someone being famous using the noun fame, for example: The book brought him worldwide fame (=it made him famous). She achieved/gained fame for her discoveries (=she became famous). The band enjoyed fame during the 1990s (=they were famous). | The city’s main claim to fame is its cathedral (=the main reason it is famous).famous for doing something bad notorious /nəʊˈtɔːriəs, nə- $ noʊ-, nə-/criminal | killer | gang | case | example | reputation used about people, places, and cases that are famous for bad reasons: Al Capone was one of America’s most notorious criminals. | In one notorious case, a police officer was allowed to go free after shooting an innocent man in the street. | The city is notorious for its level of violence. infamouscase | event | incident | words famous for being extremely bad – used especially about something that is very shocking: The massacre was one of the most infamous events of the Vietnam War. | He uttered his now infamous words “Read my lips. No new taxes.” | The country became infamous for its treatment of political prisoners.not famous unknown not famous: The painting is by an unknown Scottish artist. | The singer is virtually unknown outside the US (=almost unknown). | Her work remained unknown for many years. | They found an unknown early play by Tennessee Williams. little-known only known about by a few people: Phyllis Pearsall was the little-known artist who created the A–Z map of London. | The film featured a little-known young Scottish actor. | The orchestra will perform a little-known work by a Swiss composer. | Cornhill was until recently a little-known insurance company. obscure only known about by a very small number of people, especially people who have special knowledge or interest in a subject: They listened to Guitar Gabriel, Big Boy Henry, and other obscure recording artists. | The lines are by an obscure 17th-century English poet. | At that time Truman was an obscure politician, but he later became president of the United States. | She is appearing in an obscure Shakespeare play called ‘Love’s Labours Lost’. | He bought shares in an obscure software company, which made him very rich. minor not famous or important: The pictures are mainly by minor artists. | This is one of Beethoven’s minor works. An unsung hero is someone who deserves praise for their efforts, even though they are not famous: Coaches like Ron are the unsung heroes of British athletics.A has-been is someone who is no longer famous or important. Has-been is a disapproving informal use: The show is full of old Hollywood has-beens. |
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