re·nown /rɪˈnaʊn/ n. | vt. | vi.I n. 1. 名望；声誉 a person of some (great, high) renown 有相当(很大，很高)名望的人 achieve (或 win) instant renown 一举成名 The city enjoys worldwide renown as a free port. 该市作为自由港举世闻名。 2. 〈废〉传闻；谣传 II ❶ vt. 使出名；使享有声誉 ❷ vi. 吹牛，说大话，自夸 [< Ang-Fr renoun < OFr renom < renomer to celebrate < RE- + nomer to name < L nōmināre < nōmen name]