reputations

IPA/ˌrep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
KK[rˌɛpjətˈeʃənz]IPA/ˌrep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputations — noun

  • reputationssingular
  • reputationsesplural

1. What people generally think of a person, group, or thing — the respect they have

1.名詞B2
釋義

What people generally think of a person, group, or thing — the respect they have earned and the qualities they are known for, built from their past actions.

例句

Ravindra and Salma built their reputations as honest mechanics over twenty years in the same workshop.

build + reputations + as [role]

The two Istanbul bakeries earned opposite reputations among locals — one for freshness, the other for low prices.

earned + reputations + among [group] for [quality]

同義詞
  • standing

    emphasises position within a hierarchy or community, without necessarily implying widespread knowledge

  • name

    informal; 'a good name' stresses respectability more than ability

  • esteem

    formal; focuses purely on the respect component, not the wider opinion

反義詞
  • disgrace

    loss of respect brought about by one's own actions

  • disrepute

    formal; a state of being regarded badly by the public

文法句型

have a reputation for + noun/-ing

earn a reputation as + noun

by reputation

用法筆記

The plural form is common when discussing more than one person, group, or institution at once — for instance, comparing their standing or noting how their public images differ.

常見錯誤

❌He has a bad personality in town.
✅He has a bad reputation in town.
💡'personality' describes a person's inner traits; 'reputation' is what outsiders think of them.
❌She earned fame as a reliable accountant.
✅She earned a reputation as a reliable accountant.
💡'fame' suggests widespread celebrity; 'reputation' covers any level of public regard, including local or professional circles.