| 单词 | famous |
| 释义 | famousfamous /ˈfeɪməs/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective 1known about or recognized by a lot of people: Cary Grant was a famous movie star in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s.famous for Yosemite is famous for its giant sequoia trees.famous as Lake Winnebago is famous as a fishing destination. → see also world-famousTHESAURUSwell-known – fairly famous and known about by a lot of people: She has been seen around Hollywood with a well-known actor.legendary – very famous and admired by many people for a long time: We were lucky to get to see the legendary blues guitarist, B.B. King.infamous/notorious – famous for doing something bad: The bank was robbed by the infamous criminal, Jesse James.celebrated – famous and often impressive or important: The celebrated South African leader, Nelson Mandela, will speak at the event.renowned/noted/famed – famous, especially for a particular quality, achievement, or activity. Used about people or places: Her father is the renowned author of several novels. The area is noted for its wildlife.distinguished/eminent – well-known, especially for serious work in science, the arts, etc.: Our special guest will be the distinguished Professor Randall Marks from the School of Fine Arts.prominent – well-known and important within a particular group: Her father was a doctor and a prominent member of the community.2the famous people who are famous: The Star is an old hotel where the rich and famous used to stay.3famous last words spoken used to say that you do not believe someone who seems too confident that he or she can do something or that something will happen: Then he said those famous last words, “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”4old-fashioned very good SYN excellent [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French fameus, from Latin fama report, fame] |
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