| 单词 | well-known |
| 释义 | well-known From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishwell-knownˌwell-ˈknown ●●○ adjective (comparative better-known, superlative best-known)KNOW somethingknown by a lot of people → notoriousit is well-known (that)It’s a well-known fact that smoking can cause lung cancer.This is probably their best-known song.a well-known TV presenterwell-known forHe was well-known for his extreme political views.► see thesaurus at famousExamples from the Corpuswell-known• A diverse family of warm-blooded mammals whose grace and beauty are well-known and appreciated across all five continents.• She was a well-known author in her day, writing fiction, biographies, translations, and even plays for children.• Since then the homes of several well-known authors have come into the Trust's care.• Cytomegalovirus is a less well-known infection which affects considerably greater numbers of babies than rubella.• He purchased Western Union through a bankruptcycourt reorganization, selling off its well-known money-transfer business.• She came from a well-known north London family, and was the widow of a proctor.• Take the cases of two well-known strikes involving women - the strikes at Trico and at Electrolux.• Thirty-six well-known theater stars are scheduled to perform.well-known for• The town is well-known for growing watermelons. |
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