famous
/ˈfeməs/KK
/ˈfeɪməs/IPA
fe·məs
變化形
more famous
most famous
1.
著名的；有名的
因成就、作品、事件或特色而被許多人認識或知道的。
用法：常放在名詞前，或用於「be famous for＋名詞／動名詞」表示「以……聞名」；「be famous as＋身分或角色」表示「身為……而聞名」；「be famous to＋人」表示「對某人而言很有名」。
The town is famous for making paper lights before the festival.
這個小鎮以在節日前製作紙燈而聞名。
This tall building is famous for its shape.
這棟高樓因為它的外形而聞名。
She became famous after sharing easy cooking ideas on the internet.
她在網路上分享簡單的煮飯想法後，變得很有名。
常見錯誤
My brother is a famous very singer.
My brother is a very famous singer.
This restaurant is very famous in Taiwanese people.
This restaurant is very famous among Taiwanese people.
Taipei 101 is famous of its design.
Taipei 101 is famous for its design.
He is famous as his beautiful voice.
He is famous for his beautiful voice.
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學習提示
・「famous」只表示很多人知道，不一定表示優秀或值得敬佩。若要強調受到高度敬重的成就，可考慮較正式的 renowned。
・問「某物以什麼聞名」可說：What is this city famous for？
・「famous to me」表示「對我來說很有名」，但談一般大眾的知名度時，更常用 famous for 或 famous among。