| 释义 |
re·nown
I. \rə̇ˈnau̇n, rēˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English renoun, from Middle French renon, from Old French, from renomer to celebrate, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name
1. : the state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored (as for signal achievement)
< poet of great renown >
< the increasing renown of the university >
< win renown by a deed of heroism >
2. obsolete
a. : report, rumor; also : good report
b. : reputation; also : notoriety
3. : something renowned (as a deed)
Synonyms: see fame
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle French renommer, from Old French renomer
: to give renown to : make renowned |