celebrity
celebrity — noun
1. a person who is well known to many people, especially through acting, singing, o
a person who is well known to many people, especially through acting, singing, or appearing on television or social media
Aiko met a television celebrity at the airport and asked for a photo.
countable noun: a + [adjective] + celebrity
Many young people dream of becoming a celebrity one day.
The restaurant was full of celebrities attending the film festival.
A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant in the old town.
- star
especially a performer in film, music, or sport
- public figure
more formal; anyone well known in public life, not limited to entertainment
- VIP
informal; stands for very important person; broader than entertainment
- nobody
informal; a person of no importance or fame
用法筆記
Countable noun — use a/an with singular forms and -s in the plural. Often appears before another noun as a modifier (e.g. celebrity chef, celebrity status).
常見錯誤
2. the condition of being known and talked about by many people, often as a result
the condition of being known and talked about by many people, often as a result of success in a public career
Leila achieved sudden celebrity after her song went viral online.
uncountable: achieved + celebrity
The family enjoyed a brief moment of celebrity when they won the competition.
uncountable: moment of celebrity
After winning the talent show, Hana began to worry about the celebrity that came with media attention.
The young actress was not prepared for the level of celebrity that followed her Oscar win.
- obscurity
the state of being unknown or forgotten
用法筆記
Uncountable noun — do not use a/an or plural -s. This sense overlaps with 'fame', but 'celebrity' often carries the extra nuance of media attention and public curiosity.