"much talked about," 1530s, past participle adjective from fame "spread abroad, report" (v.), c. 1300, from Old French famer, from fame "reputation, renown" (see fame (n.)). To fame (someone) foul meant "to slander" (late 14c.).
权威例句
1. The famed film-maker slammed the claims as "an outrageous lie"
这位大名鼎鼎的电影制片人声色俱厉地抨击了这些说法,称之为“无耻的谎言”。
2. She is famed for playing dizzy blondes.
她以扮演金发傻妞而闻名。
3. The city is famed for its outdoor restaurants.
这座城市以其露天餐馆而闻名。
4. Las Vegas, famed for its casinos
以赌场著名的拉斯韦加斯
5. St. Patrick's Cathedral is famed for its midnight mass on Christmas eve.