famously

famously — 副詞

1. used to introduce a known fact or quality about a person, place, or thing that m

1.副詞B2
釋義

出名；聞名

引述廣為人知的事實或特質

used to introduce a known fact or quality about a person, place, or thing that many people are aware of, often something remarkable or characteristic.

例句

Wei was famously the youngest person ever hired by the national laboratory.

Wei 是國家實驗室有史以來最年輕的受聘者，此事廣為人知。

famously + fact about a person

The old market is famously said to sell the best noodles in town.

據說這座老市場是全鎮麵條最好吃的地方，遠近馳名。

同義詞
  • notably

    emphasises something as particularly worthy of attention; less about general fame

  • reputedly

    suggests something is widely believed rather than certainly true; more informal

  • notoriously

    specifically for things known in a negative way; carries a strong negative connotation

文法句型

famously + adjective

famously + fact clause

用法筆記

Commonly introduces a known characteristic of a person, place, or thing. Frequently followed by an adjective characterizing reputation (famously strict, famously secretive) or a complete clause stating a well-known fact.

常見錯誤

❌The scientist famously discovering the new element.
✅The scientist famously discovered the new element in 2019.
💡'Famously' modifies a verb in the correct tense, not a bare participle.

2. used to describe a relationship between people that is very good and friendly, o

2.副詞B2
釋義

極佳；融洽

形容關係極佳或合作順利

used to describe a relationship between people that is very good and friendly, or a collaboration that is very successful.

例句

Iris and Rohan got along famously from the very first day they met.

Iris 和 Rohan 從見面的第一天起就相處得極為融洽。

collocation: get along famously

The orchestra members worked together famously during the final concert.

樂團成員在最後一場音樂會中合作無間。

同義詞
  • excellently

    broader in use; works with any activity, not just relationships

  • splendidly

    more formal and old-fashioned; same relationship meaning but less common

  • harmoniously

    focuses on conflict-free cooperation rather than personal warmth

反義詞
  • badly

    opposite in terms of relationship quality

文法句型

get along famously

get on famously

work together famously

用法筆記

Only sense that pairs with verbs expressing relationship or cooperation (get along, get on, work together, collaborate). Not used with sensory or emotional verbs.

常見錯誤

❌They ate famously together.
✅They got along famously.
💡In this sense, 'famously' is only used with relationship verbs, not general actions like eating.