well known adjective ADVANCED ■known or recognized by many people 著名的,众所周知的•Her views on the subject are already well known.她对于这个问题的观点人尽皆知。 •[+ that] It is well known that he never gives interviews.众所周知,他从不接受采访。 •The restaurant is well known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent service.这家餐馆因其友好的气氛和优质的服务而声名远扬。 •a well-known local artist著名的当地艺术家 •a well-known face/voice众人熟识的面孔/嗓音 adjective Common Learner Errors well known or well-known?Remember that when we use well known directly before a noun, it is most usual to add a hyphen ' - ' between 'well' and 'known':It is well known that people live longer these days.It is a well-known fact that people live longer these days. |