famous

IPA/ˈfeɪməs/
KK[fˈeməs]IPA/ˈfeɪməs/

famous — 形容詞

  • famouspositive
  • more famouscomparative
  • most famoussuperlative

1. if a person, place, or thing is famous, a very large number of people know about

1.形容詞B1
釋義

著名的

被許多人認識或知道的

if a person, place, or thing is famous, a very large number of people know about them — often across a whole country, or even around the world

例句

The night market in Taipei is famous for its oyster omelettes and bubble tea.

台北的夜市以蚵仔煎和珍珠奶茶聞名。

collocation: famous for + [place-specific thing]

Arjun became famous after his short film won first prize in Berlin.

Arjun 的短片在柏林獲得首獎後，他便聲名大噪。

collocation: become famous + [reason/cause]

常見搭配
  • famous for
  • famous as
  • world-famous
  • famous among
  • become famous
  • famous throughout
  • famous worldwide
同義詞
  • well-known

    less strong than 'famous'; can mean known within a particular group or area rather than worldwide

  • renowned

    suggests great respect and esteem, often for exceptional skill or achievement

  • celebrated

    implies public admiration and being talked about enthusiastically

  • notable

    the weakest of the group; means worthy of attention without implying widespread knowledge

反義詞
  • unknown

    not known by anyone

  • obscure

    not well known, often because of being difficult to access or hidden away

文法句型

famous + for + noun/gerund

famous + as + noun phrase

famous + among + group noun

be/become + famous

用法筆記

Use 'famous for' to give the reason someone or something is known (e.g., famous for its beaches). Use 'famous as' to state the role or identity (e.g., famous as a tourist destination). 'World-famous' is a common compound adjective used before a noun.

常見錯誤

He is famous with his paintings.
He is famous for his paintings.
Use 'famous for' (reason/cause), not 'famous with'.
She is famous because a singer.
She is famous as a singer.
Use 'famous as' (role/identity), not 'famous because' + noun.
慣用語

famous last words

idiom

used humorously when someone expresses too much confidence that something will go well, and the speaker expects the opposite to happen

說得太早；大話別說得太滿

"The traffic will be light at this hour," said Nora. "Famous last words!" laughed Astrid as they hit a long line of cars.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • world-famous
  • famous person
  • famous landmark
  • famous quote

副詞搭配

  • famous worldwide
  • famous internationally
  • famous locally
  • famous throughout

常用片語

介系詞搭配

  • famous for
  • famous as
  • famous among
  • famous throughout
  • famous in