三個表達「特色」的英文片語「beV known to / for / as」 - 空中美語部落格

三個表達「特色」的英文片語「beV known to / for / as」

    

英文片語 beV known for /to /as 的用法差異

許多國家或城市都會有具代表性的象徵,可能是建築、食物或文化,英文有組片語「beV known to / for / as」可以表達:「以…(某特色/事物)為人所知」,一起來看用法差異吧:
 

beV known to V  以…(做某事)為人所知」,以不定詞 to V 引出事蹟。

 
例句:
This organization is known to visit schools and offer extra help to students after class.
這個組織以造訪學校並提供學生額外的課後幫助而聞名。
 
 

● beV known for sth 以…(某特色)為人所知 

 
例句:
This artist is known for his creative use of materials and colors.
這位藝術家以其創意的材料及色彩運用而聞名。
 
Hawaii is widely known for its natural beauty as well as its rich culture.
夏威夷以其自然美景及豐富文化而廣為人知。
 
Shenkeng in New Taipei City is known for its stinky tofu, and many people go there to try it. 
新北市的深坑以臭豆腐為人所知,許多人會慕名而來。
 

● beV known as sth/sb「被稱作…」

例句:
New York City is known as "The Big Apple" and "The City That Never Sleeps."
紐約市被稱作「大蘋果」和「不夜城」。
 
Although his full name is Anthony, he is usually known as Tony.
雖然他的全名是安東尼,但他通常被稱作東尼。
 
 
 

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