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notoriously

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Definitions

adv.

In a way that is widely known, especially for something negative.

众所周知地(尤指因负面原因),臭名昭著地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
notmark, note, sign
+
orisuffix
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
+
lyin the manner of
=notoriously

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The city is notoriously difficult to navigate without a detailed map.

  • 2.

    The actor is notoriously private about his personal life.

  • 3.

    The software is notoriously unstable on older computer systems.

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