celebrity
/səˈlebrəti/
CEFR level B1Topic MediaWord #2673 in the learning path
名人；明星
Definitions
n. A person who is widely known by the public.
名人；明星
n. The state of being famous.
名望；名气
Example
A celebrity stopped outside the theatre to greet fans.
一位明星在剧院外停下脚步，与粉丝打招呼。
Celebrity endorsements can influence young consumers, so advertisements should clearly distinguish personal opinions from paid promotion.
名人代言可能影响年轻消费者，因此广告应明确区分个人观点与付费推广。
Collocations
- celebrity endorsement
- celebrity culture
- achieve celebrity
Word family
- celebrated (adj.)
Synonyms
- star
Usage tip
指名人时可数；指名气时通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does celebrity mean?
- A person who is widely known by the public. The state of being famous.
- How is celebrity pronounced?
- UK /səˈlebrəti/, US /səˈlebrəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
