| 单词 | renown |
| 释义 | renown (once / 1025 pages) n Renown is fame and acclaim — the kind of celebrity that most people only dream about. Renown is not only about celebrity, though; it also means being highly respected in one's field. Actors, musicians, and artists practice their art, sometimes for many years, to gain the kind of renown, or fame, that will launch their faces onto the covers of magazines and make their name known in every household. Greta Garbo, Luciano Pavarotti, and Salvador Dali all became renowned in their respective fields. They won numerous awards, and who isn't familiar with their names? Even things or places can achieve renown if they offer something worth celebrating. An ice cream parlor can become renowned for its incredible mint chip ice cream, or a bank can be renowned for its excellent customer service. WORD FAMILYrenown: renowns USAGE EXAMPLESThe British mystery writer’s second husband, Max Mallowan, was an archaeologist — respected in his field, but with nowhere near the renown of his older wife. Seattle Times(Dec 30, 2016) Yet analysts said the IMF itself may not share Lagarde’s renown. Washington Post(Dec 19, 2016) Versatile performer who gained his greatest renown as the beloved dad on the sitcom “Growing Pains.” Seattle Times(Dec 14, 2016) n the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed Syn|Ant|Hyper celebrity, fame infamy, opprobrium a state of extreme dishonor honor, honour, laurels the state of being honored |
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