1. 基本释义
reputation(名词)意为“声誉;名声”,指他人对某人或某事物的普遍看法或评价。
- She has a good reputation as a teacher.(她作为一名教师有很好的声誉。)
- The restaurant has an excellent reputation for its seafood.(这家餐厅因其海鲜享有极佳的声誉。)
2. 常见搭配
- have/earn/gain/build a reputation (for something):因某事获得/建立声誉
- damage/ruin one's reputation:损害/毁掉某人的声誉
- protect/maintain one's reputation:保护/维持声誉
- international/local reputation:国际/本地声誉
- reputation for honesty/excellence/reliability:诚实/卓越/可靠的声誉
3. 用法注意
“Reputation” 是不可数名词,通常不加复数。但在强调不同类型或多个方面时,偶尔可见 “reputations” 的用法(较少见)。
✅ 正确:He is known by his reputation.
❌ 错误:He has many reputations.(除非特指不同领域的多个声誉)
4. 同义词与近义表达
- standing:社会地位或声望(较正式)
- prestige:威望,常用于机构或职业
- fame:名气(侧重知名度,不一定正面)
- name:在某些语境下可指“名声”(如:He made a name for himself.)
5. 实用例句
- The company’s reputation suffered after the scandal.
- He built his reputation on hard work and integrity.
- Despite his wealth, he has a poor reputation in the community.
- Her scientific reputation is recognized worldwide.