🇬🇧🇨🇳 fame - 名声 : English Lesson

Meaning of "fame" ("名声"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Fame is when lots and lots of people know who you are, talk about you, or recognize you, usually because you did something special, amazing, or sometimes very silly.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The math teacher’s eyebrows rose to legendary fame because they moved more than his mouth during lessons.

Tim’s socks achieved school-wide fame for smelling so bad they got their own warning sign.

The broccoli on my plate rose to fame by being the only vegetable I absolutely refused to eat.

Lucy’s birthday cake achieved party fame by collapsing dramatically right after everyone yelled, “Don’t drop it!”

The world’s first movie star cat, named “Seren,” found early feline fame on silent film sets—proving that even in black and white, cats were drama queens.

She never wanted fame, but fame came when her song played on a small radio. People came to the house, phones up, calling her name and asking about her fame. Fame filled the street with noise and light. She laughed, gave tea and a smile. Fame felt warm; the town cheered.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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