be famous for 与 be famous as

 

[本站整理 2008-05-29]

 

这一对短语都是“以……而出（著）名”的意思，但两者的主要区别是：for 是“因为……而出名(原因)”，as 是“作为……而出名(具体事物)”。例如：

 

Einstein was famous for his Theory of Relativity.
爱因斯坦以他的相对论而著名。

 

Einstein was famous as a great scientist.
爱因斯坦以一位伟大的科学家而著称。

 

Scotland has many lakes and mountains, and is famous for its beautiful countryside.
苏格兰有许多湖泊和山脉，并以其乡村美景著称。

 

The area is famous as a green tea producing place.
这个地区以绿茶产地而出名。

 

This grammar book is famous for its practical usage.
这本语法书以其实用性而被人所知。

 

This book is famous as a reference book.
这是一本有名的参考书。