famous

famous — adjective

1. if a person, place, or thing is famous, a very large number of people know about

1.形容詞B1
釋義

if a person, place, or thing is famous, a very large number of people know about them — often across a whole country, or even around the world

例句

The night market in Taipei is famous for its oyster omelettes and bubble tea.

collocation: famous for + [place-specific thing]

Arjun became famous after his short film won first prize in Berlin.

collocation: become famous + [reason/cause]

同義詞
  • well-known

    less strong than 'famous'; can mean known within a particular group or area rather than worldwide

  • renowned

    suggests great respect and esteem, often for exceptional skill or achievement

  • celebrated

    implies public admiration and being talked about enthusiastically

  • notable

    the weakest of the group; means worthy of attention without implying widespread knowledge

反義詞
  • unknown

    not known by anyone

  • obscure

    not well known, often because of being difficult to access or hidden away

文法句型

famous + for + noun/gerund

famous + as + noun phrase

famous + among + group noun

be/become + famous

用法筆記

Use 'famous for' to give the reason someone or something is known (e.g., famous for its beaches). Use 'famous as' to state the role or identity (e.g., famous as a tourist destination). 'World-famous' is a common compound adjective used before a noun.

常見錯誤

❌He is famous with his paintings.
✅He is famous for his paintings.
💡Use 'famous for' (reason/cause), not 'famous with'.
❌She is famous because a singer.
✅She is famous as a singer.
💡Use 'famous as' (role/identity), not 'famous because' + noun.