“广为人知的”常见的英文表达有 well-known、widely known、famous(在特定语境下) 、notorious(多含负面知名意味,需谨慎使用) 等,具体使用哪个词要根据语境和表达意图来决定。以下是详细说明:
含义:强调被很多人所熟悉、知晓,是描述“广为人知”最常用的表达之一,适用于各种积极或中性的语境。
例句:
The Great Wall is a well-known tourist attraction in China.(长城是中国广为人知的旅游景点。)
He is a well-known actor in the film industry.(他在电影界是一位广为人知的演员。)
含义:侧重于范围广泛地被知道,强调传播的广度。
例句:
This traditional folk song is widely known throughout the country.(这首传统民歌在全国广为人知。)
The new policy is widely known among the citizens.(新政策在市民中广为人知。)
含义:通常表示“著名的”,但在描述事物或人物被广泛知晓时,也可用于表达“广为人知”的意思,不过“famous”更强调因成就、特点等而出名。
例句:
Paris is a famous city around the world.(巴黎是世界广为人知的一座城市。)
The scientist is famous for his groundbreaking research.(这位科学家因其开创性的研究而广为人知。)
含义:指因不好的行为、名声等而广为人知,带有贬义色彩。
例句:
The criminal was notorious for his violent crimes.(这个罪犯因其暴力犯罪而臭名昭著。)