It
gained the place quite a reputation. |
Meaning:It made the place
quite well-known. 这地方却因此而出了名。 |
reputation:(n.) |
the general opinion
about the character,qualities of sb. or sth.
名声;名誉
1.He is a man of high reputation. 他是个很有名望的人。
2.He has a reputation for courage. 他以勇敢著称。 |
to live up
to one’s reputation: |
to live in the way
that people expect不负众望;行为与声誉相符
1.He lives up for his parents’ reputation.
他没有辜负父母的期望。
2.We should live up for our country’s reputation.
我们不应当辜负祖国对我们的期望。 |
be reputed
as /to be: |
to be generally considered
or reported to be 被认为;被当作
1.He is reputed very wealthy. 他被认为很富有。
2.He is highly reputed.他的名誉很好。 |
...
weak-chested and consumptive people... |
Meaning:... people who have
respiratory or lung diseases...
肺虚或者患有肺病的人 |
throng: |
1. (v.)to crowd 挤;群集
1. People thronged to see the new play.
人们蜂拥着去观赏那出新戏。
2.The house was thronged with many people.
很多人围着那座房子。 2. (n.) crowd 群;群众
1.The throng are waiting for the bus.
群众们在等公交车。
2.The mayor’s house was surrounded by the throng.
市长的房子被群众围得水泄不通。 |