renowned
UK/ri'naund/US
IELTSTOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Famous and widely admired; celebrated
著名的，享有盛誉的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrenownagain, back
+
-edname
=renowned
renown (fame) + -ed = 'possessing renown.' Someone renowned is someone whose name is repeated everywhere — see renown for the full story. Almost always followed by 'for': renowned for its beaches.
Common Collocations
- 1.world-renowned举世闻名的
- 2.renowned for以……著称
- 3.internationally renowned国际知名的
- 4.renowned expert知名专家
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is a world-renowned authority on climate science.
- 2.
The region is renowned for its vineyards.