Infamous
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定义
infamous: 无耻的、不光彩的
Pronunciation examples
UK: Philip is infamous for his bad treatment of women.
US: Note that "infamous" and "famous" do not have the same meaning.
示例
- "It will take place on Alcatraz Island, at the infamous prison."
- "An infamous raider, Mazerati started out as a minor shareholder in D&C and spent years slowly accumulating the majority of the company's stock, discreetly buying up shares from the struggling members of the Dulce and Carpaccio families without the knowledge or approval of other stockholders."
- "Steve : Ah, the infamous Miss Bliss."
练习 1
From the dialogue you just heard, find the term which means "infamous" or "known for having a bad reputation".
Dr. Badguy is a criminal.
Dr. Badguy is a criminal.
From the dialogue you just heard, find the term which means "infamous" or "known for having a bad reputation".
Dr. Badguy is a notorious criminal.
Dr. Badguy is a notorious criminal.
notorious: The term "notorious" indicates that someone or something is famous, or unfavorably famous. A notorious person is known for having a bad or suspect reputation. Examples: The notorious gangster Al Capone controlled Chicago during prohibition OR The Bronx is notorious for being dangerous at night.
练习 2
Steve describes Susan Bliss as infamous.
Which of the following people might be described as "infamous"?
There may be more than one correct choice!
Which of the following people might be described as "infamous"?
There may be more than one correct choice!
Steve describes Susan Bliss as infamous.
Which of the following people might be described as "infamous"?
There may be more than one correct choice!
Which of the following people might be described as "infamous"?
There may be more than one correct choice!
This is an incorrect choice. To be "infamous" - or have an extremely bad reputation - you need to first have a reputation! David Burrows is unknown, therefore he is not famous enough to be "infamous"!
This is an incorrect choice. Spiderman is fictional super hero. Super heroes are "good guys", therefore not usually described as "infamous". Super villains (like Lex Luthor) are more likely to be described as being "infamous".
This is the only correct choice. To be "infamous" is to have an extremely bad reputation. Example: Al Capone was an INFAMOUS gangster involved in illegal liquor, drugs, prostitution and spaghetti rackets. Mussolini was an infamous fascist leader. Note: When Steve describes Susan Bliss as "infamous", he is being slightly ironic - he does not really think that she has a bad reputation!
This is an incorrect choice. Paul McCartney is a very well-known singer-songwriter, but he does not have an extremely bad reputation, so he would normally be described as being "famous" but not "infamous".
练习 3
In the phrase "a world-renowned, multi-national cosmetics company", a synonym for the word renowned is:
In the phrase "a world-renowned, multi-national cosmetics company", a synonym for the word renowned is:
"Infamous" means "having a bad reputation", for example: Idi Amin, the infamous dictator of Uganda was feared by many. This term is usually used to describe villains or criminals, but it does not describe what happened to Xavier's perfume shop.
"Unknown" is actually the opposite of "renowned", for example: There are still parts of the world which are unknown and haven't been explored. The text indicates that Bruno transformed Xavier's shop into one which was "known" or "celebrated" all over the world.
"Renowned" means "famous" or "well-known". Bruno transformed Xavier's perfume shop into a company which was "known" or "celebrated" all over the world. "Famous" shares a similar meaning with the term "renowned".
A "renamed" company is a company which has been named again. This is not what "renowned" expresses in the text. For example: We renamed our daughter "Moonbeam" because she didn't like her original name.
练习 4
Sigourney says that Delavigne Corp is "known for its numerous eco-friendly initiatives".
This means that the company is for its many actions.
This means that the company is for its many actions.
Sigourney says that Delavigne Corp is "known for its numerous eco-friendly initiatives".
This means that the company is renowned 1 for its many green 2 actions.
This means that the company is renowned 1 for its many green 2 actions.
1 renowned: "Renowned" is the right answer here. To be "known for" something is to be "renowned" or "famous" for something one does. Example: "Philip is known for his love of flirting".
1 infamous: This is not the best choice. To be "infamous for" something is to have a bad reputation because of it. This does not share a similar meaning with the term "known".
1 praised: This is not the best choice. To be "praised" for something is to be "congratulated" for it. This does not share a similar meaning with the term "known".
1 controversial: This is not the best choice. To be "controversial" is to be "unusual", or the subject of much debate. This does not share a similar meaning with the term "known".
2 green: "Green" is the best answer here. The term "eco-friendly" is short for "environmentally-friendly", and describes someone or something which is "good for the environment". The term "green" shares a similar meaning. Example: "I dream of living in an eco-friendly house, where everything runs on green energy".
2 open-minded: This is not the right choice here. To be "open-minded" is to be "accepting" or unafraid of new ideas. This does not share a similar meaning with "eco-friendly".
2 amicable: This is not the right choice here. "Amicable" shares a similar meaning with "friendly", but you forgot about the important "eco(logically)" part! "Amicable" does not share a similar meaning with "eco-friendly".
2 money-saving: This is not the right choice here. A "money-saving" action will preserve cash, but it does not share a similar meaning with "eco-friendly", which refers to saving the environment.
练习 5
Complete the sentences below with synonyms of the terms in bold.
"Eventually, Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop..." → , Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop...
"a world-renowned, multinational cosmetics company" → a world-, multinational cosmetics company
"Eventually, Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop..." → , Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop...
"a world-renowned, multinational cosmetics company" → a world-, multinational cosmetics company
Complete the sentences below with synonyms of the terms in bold.
"Eventually, Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop..." → Over time 1, Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop...
"a world-renowned, multinational cosmetics company" → a world-famous 2, multinational cosmetics company
"Eventually, Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop..." → Over time 1, Bruno transformed Xavier's humble perfume shop...
"a world-renowned, multinational cosmetics company" → a world-famous 2, multinational cosmetics company
1 Over time: "Eventually" means "at the end of a period of time" or "after a relatively long period of time". For example: Eventually, I will earn enough money to buy a house. In this text, "eventually" indicates that it took time for Bruno to transform Xavier's perfume shop into a large corporation, or that it didn't happen immediately.
1 Suddenly: "Suddenly" means "abruptly" or "without warning". For example: While I was walking in the park, it suddenly started raining.
1 Possibly: "Possibly" indicates possibility or chance. Often it is synonymous with "maybe", for example: That is possibly the biggest elephant in the world.
1 Fortunately: "Fortunately" is synonymous with the term "lucky". For example: Fortunately, I had my umbrella when it started raining. Using "fortunately" here would express that Bruno was "lucky", or had the good fortune to transform Xavier's perfume shop. This is not what the term "eventually" indicates.
2 famous: "Renowned" means "famous" or "well-known". Bruno transformed Xavier's perfume shop into a company which was "known" or "celebrated" all over the world.
2 renamed: A "renamed" company is a company which has been named again. This is not what "renowned" expresses in the text. For example: We renamed our daughter "Moonbeam" because she didn't like her original name.
2 unknown: "Unknown" is actually the opposite of "renowned", for example: There are still parts of the world which are unknown and haven't been explored. The text indicates that Bruno transformed Xavier's shop into one which was "known" or "celebrated" all over the world.
2 infamous: "Infamous" means "having a bad reputation", for example: Idi Amin, the infamous dictator of Uganda, was feared by many. This term is usually used to describe villains or criminals, but it does not describe what happened to Xavier's perfume shop.
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