"much talked about," 1530s, past participle adjective from fame "spread abroad, report" (v.), c. 1300, from Old French famer, from fame "reputation, renown" (see fame (n.)). To fame (someone) foul meant "to slander" (late 14c.).
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The famed film-maker slammed the claims as "an outrageous lie"
這位大名鼎鼎的電影制片人聲色俱厲地抨擊了這些說(shuō)法，稱之為“無(wú)恥的謊言”。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. She is famed for playing dizzy blondes.
她以扮演金發(fā)傻妞而聞名。
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3. The city is famed for its outdoor restaurants.
這座城市以其露天餐館而聞名。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
4. Las Vegas, famed for its casinos
以賭場(chǎng)著名的拉斯韋加斯
來(lái)自《權(quán)威詞典》
5. St. Patrick's Cathedral is famed for its midnight mass on Christmas eve.