notoriety
/ˌnəʊtəˈraɪəti/ · /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5547 in the learning path
恶名；声名狼藉
Definitions
n. the state of being widely known for something bad
恶名；声名狼藉
Example
The restaurant gained notoriety for its dirty kitchen.
这家餐馆因厨房脏乱而臭名远扬。
Some companies gain notoriety for environmental damage, making it harder for them to attract skilled workers.
一些企业因破坏环境而声名狼藉，因而更难吸引技术人才。
Collocations
- gain notoriety
- notoriety for corruption
- achieve notoriety
Word family
- notorious (adj.)
- notoriously (adv.)
Synonyms
- infamy
Usage tip
通常不可数，含贬义；中性的“名气”用fame。
FAQ
- What does notoriety mean?
- the state of being widely known for something bad
- How is notoriety pronounced?
- UK /ˌnəʊtəˈraɪəti/, US /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
