well-known
/ˌwel ˈnəʊn/ · /ˌwel ˈnoʊn/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1661 in the learning path
著名的；广为人知的
Definitions
adj. known or recognised by many people
著名的；广为人知的
Example
We visited a well-known castle during our summer holiday.
暑假期间，我们参观了一座著名的城堡。
Well-known tourist destinations often face overcrowding, which can damage historic sites and reduce residents' quality of life.
著名旅游目的地常面临过度拥挤的问题，这可能损坏历史遗迹并降低居民的生活质量。
Collocations
- well-known author
- well-known landmark
- well-known fact
Word family
- know (v.)
- known (adj.)
- unknown (adj.)
- knowledge (n.)
Synonyms
- famous
- renowned
Antonyms
- unknown
- obscure
Usage tip
名词前通常加连字符；表语位置通常写well known。
FAQ
- What does well-known mean?
- known or recognised by many people
- How is well-known pronounced?
- UK /ˌwel ˈnəʊn/, US /ˌwel ˈnoʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
