known as

known as — 慣用語

1. used to give the name, nickname, or descriptive title that people commonly use t

1.慣用語B1
釋義

稱為

用來指出普遍稱呼的名稱或頭銜

used to give the name, nickname, or descriptive title that people commonly use to refer to a person, place, or thing, which may differ from the official or full name

例句

The Wang family's shop is known as Lucky Noodles, though the sign says something else.

Wang 家的小店被稱為 Lucky Noodles，雖然招牌上寫的是別的名字。

"be known as + common/informal name"

Dr. Okafor is known as the best heart surgeon in Lagos and performed the operation.

Okafor 醫師被稱為拉各斯最好的心臟外科醫生，他親自操刀了這次手術。

"be known as + descriptive title" for reputation

同義詞
  • called

    simpler and more direct; does not carry the same sense of broad public recognition

  • referred to as

    more formal; common in academic or official writing

  • named

    focuses on the official given name rather than a common title or nickname

文法句型

be + known as + (article) + name / title / description

用法筆記

Frequently used in the passive form. Unlike 'called', 'known as' suggests that the name is widely recognised by many people, not just a temporary or one-time label. It works with official names, nicknames, and descriptive titles alike.

常見錯誤

❌She known as the team leader.
✅She is known as the team leader.
💡The verb 'be' is necessary; 'known as' cannot act as a main verb by itself.
❌He is known as a doctor' (when you just mean his job).
✅He is known as the best doctor in the hospital.
💡'Known as' implies wider public recognition, so pairing it with a simple occupation without further detail sounds unnatural.