well known
adjective uk/ˌwel ˈnəʊn/ us/ˌwel ˈnoʊn/
A2 著名的，众所周知的
known or recognized by many people
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氛围和优质的服务而声名远扬。
a well-known local artist 著名的当地艺术家
[ before noun ] a well-known face/voice 众人所熟识的面孔／嗓音
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- One of the papers is running a competition in which you've got to parody a well-known author.
- The bomb attack was in retaliation for the recent arrest of two well-known terrorists.
- The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities.
- She is well-known for her profligate spending habits.
- Several well-known women have been troubled by stalkers recently.