什么是 Repute?
Repute 是一个较为正式或文学化的名词,常用于短语 “in high/low repute”,表示某人或某事被高度/低度评价。它也可作动词,意为“认为”或“视为”,但现代英语中较少使用。
- 例句(名词):The university is held in high repute worldwide.
- 例句(动词,古旧):He was reputed to be the best surgeon in the city.
什么是 Reputation?
Reputation 是日常英语中最常用的“声誉”词汇,指公众对某人或某组织的整体看法,可正可负。
- 例句:She has a reputation for honesty and integrity.
- 例句:The restaurant’s bad reputation kept customers away.
Repute 与 Reputation 的区别
- 使用频率:Reputation 更常见;Repute 多用于固定搭配或正式文体。
- 语法功能:Repute 可作动词(罕见),Reputation 仅为名词。
- 搭配习惯:Repute 常见于 “in good/bad/high/low repute”;Reputation 则直接说 “good/bad reputation”。
实际应用场景
在品牌管理、个人形象建设或学术写作中,准确使用这两个词有助于提升语言的专业性。例如:
“This ancient manuscript is of great historical value and remains in high repute among scholars.”
“The company worked hard to rebuild its reputation after the scandal.”