repute
/rɪˈpjuːt/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7116 in the learning path
名声；声誉
Definitions
n. the general opinion people have of someone or something
名声；声誉
v. to consider someone or something to have a particular quality
认为；据说
Example
The workshop hired a violin maker of considerable repute.
这家工坊聘请了一位颇有声望的小提琴制作师。
Research institutions of international repute often attract talented students and substantial investment from overseas.
享有国际声誉的研究机构往往能吸引优秀学生和大量海外投资。
Collocations
- of international repute
- of good repute
- be reputed to be
Word family
- reputation (n.)
- reputed (adj.)
- reputable (adj.)
Synonyms
- reputation
- standing
Usage tip
动词多用被动式be reputed to be，意为“据说是”。
FAQ
- What does repute mean?
- the general opinion people have of someone or something to consider someone or something to have a particular quality
- How is repute pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈpjuːt/, US /rɪˈpjuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
