| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_someone-famous |
| 释义 | someone famousThese words refer to a person who is well known to the public. A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business. Informally this can be abbreviated to celeb or, in UK English, sleb. Sleb is usually a disapproving word for a celebrity. The magazine is all about the lives of celebrities. Which celeb recently spent $60,000 on an engagement ring? UKShe was last spotted interviewing a minor sleb on the red carpet. A star is a person who is very famous in the world of entertainment, especially in films or the music business, or in sport. Superstar implies an even higher level of fame. Her ambition was always to become a movie star. Rock superstar Elton John grew up working class in England. You can refer to a famous person as a legend when they are admired and spoken about by many people. He became a legend in his own lifetime. A person who becomes extremely famous in a way that only a few famous people do can be referred to as a phenomenon. King and queen are also sometimes used. These words are used mainly in the media. The Jackson Five became such a pop phenomenon that an animated series was made about them. Elvis was known as the King of Rock n' Roll. Callas was the queen of the opera stage. A national treasure is someone a particular country is very proud of. He has gone from laughing stock to national treasure in a few short years. You can informally refer to a famous person as a big name. Included on the guest list are some of the biggest names in the business. A personality is a famous person, especially one who appears on TV. Which popular TV personality ended up in trouble with the law this week? Related articlesknown and recognized by many people fame |
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