reputation

reputation — noun

1. the shared view that a community forms regarding a person or thing, built over t

1.名詞B1
釋義

the shared view that a community forms regarding a person or thing, built over time through that person's or thing's actions and choices

例句

Dr. Eshe built a reputation as a careful and kind paediatrician at the city hospital.

build + reputation + as [role]

Ryo's family bakery earned a reputation for fresh bread that brought customers from nearby towns.

earn + reputation + for [quality]

同義詞
  • standing

    focuses on social or professional position within a community; more about rank than general opinion

  • name

    informal, as in 'to make a name for yourself'; emphasises recognition and fame

  • repute

    formal synonym, mainly used in writing or set phrases like 'of international repute'

  • image

    focuses on deliberate public perception, which can differ from the true reputation

反義詞
  • disrepute

    the state of having a bad reputation

  • infamy

    a reputation for extremely bad or evil deeds; much stronger than a bad reputation

文法句型

have + reputation + for/among/as

build/earn/develop + a reputation

damage/ruin/harm + someone's reputation

用法筆記

Often used with possessive forms (his reputation, the company's reputation) or an adjective of value (good, bad, excellent, poor, solid). The quality the reputation is based on can be introduced with for + noun/gerund (reputation for hard work) or as + noun phrase (reputation as a leader).

常見錯誤

❌He is a reputation in the field.
✅He has a strong reputation in the field.
💡reputation is something you have or possess, not something you are.
❌This restaurant has reputation.
✅This restaurant has a reputation.
💡when reputation is singular and countable, you need the article a/an.