notorious
/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/ · /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5772 in the learning path
臭名昭著的；声名狼藉的
Definitions
adj. widely known for something bad or undesirable
臭名昭著的；声名狼藉的
Example
That road is notorious for its deep potholes.
那条路因坑洼很深而出了名。
Cities notorious for severe air pollution often struggle to attract skilled workers and develop sustainable tourism.
因严重空气污染而臭名昭著的城市往往难以吸引技术人才和发展可持续旅游业。
Collocations
- notorious for
- notorious as
- a notorious reputation
Word family
- notoriously (adv.)
- notoriety (n.)
Synonyms
- infamous
Usage tip
通常含贬义；著名但非负面用famous，不宜用notorious。
FAQ
- What does notorious mean?
- widely known for something bad or undesirable
- How is notorious pronounced?
- UK /nəʊˈtɔːriəs/, US /noʊˈtɔːriəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
