well-known

/ˌwel ˈnəʊn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwel ˈnəʊn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwel-ˈnōn/ (ame, mw)

well-known — adjective

1. describes a person, thing, or place that a very large number of people have hear

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a person, thing, or place that a very large number of people have heard of or can identify.

例句

The hill-top temple is a well-known landmark that hikers visit every year.

well-known + noun as a modifier

Nikhil is well-known among local artists for his colorful street murals.

be well-known among [group] for [reason]

同義詞
  • famous

    more commonly used in everyday speech; can imply a higher degree of public attention

  • renowned

    more formal and suggests great respect and admiration

  • notable

    suggests something is worthy of attention without necessarily being widely known

  • celebrated

    often implies public praise and acclaim, especially in the arts

反義詞
  • unknown

    not known or recognized by anyone

  • obscure

    not widely known and often difficult to find information about

文法句型

well-known + noun

be + well-known

be + well-known + for + noun/-ing

be + well-known + as + noun

be + well-known + among + plural noun

用法筆記

Commonly followed by for (the reason for recognition), as (the role or identity), or among (a specific group of people). The comparative and superlative forms are better-known and best-known.

常見錯誤

❌She is very well-known person.
✅She is a very well-known person. / She is very well-known.
💡When well-known directly precedes a noun, an article or determiner is needed before the phrase.
❌This place is well-known of its cakes.
✅This place is well-known for its cakes.
💡Use for to introduce the reason, not of.