infamous
UK/'infәmәs/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Well known for something bad or evil; having a very bad reputation; notoriously disgraceful.
声名狼藉的，臭名昭著的，无耻的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinnot, opposite of
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famroot
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ousfull of, having the quality of
=infamous
Common Collocations
- 1.infamous dictator臭名昭著的独裁者
- 2.infamous crime恶名昭彰的犯罪
- 3.[infamous] reputation[坏名声]的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The infamous dictator's regime lasted for thirty years of brutal oppression.
- 2.
Al Capone became infamous for his organized crime operations in Chicago.