How do you use "reputation" in a sentence?

The restaurant has an excellent reputation for fresh seafood. He's worked hard to build a reputation as a reliable tradesman. One scandal could ruin your professional reputation.

reputation

Q: What does "reputation" mean?

The beliefs or opinions held about someone or something Reputation refers to the general estimation in which a person, organisation, or thing is held by the public or a community. It's built over time through actions and behaviour, and can be positive or negative. Common phrases include 'have a reputation for' and 'damage one's reputation'.

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Meaning: The beliefs or opinions held about someone or something

名誉，声誉，名声

reputación, fama, prestigio

評判、名声、信用

평판, 명성, 신용

Reputation refers to the general estimation in which a person, organisation, or thing is held by the public or a community. It's built over time through actions and behaviour, and can be positive or negative. Common phrases include 'have a reputation for' and 'damage one's reputation'.

reputation指公众或社区对某人、组织或事物的总体评价。它是通过长期的行为表现建立起来的，可以是正面的也可以是负面的。常见短语包括'以...著称'和'损害名誉'。

Reputation se refiere a la estimación general en la que el público o una comunidad tiene a una persona, organización o cosa. Se construye con el tiempo a través de acciones y comportamiento, y puede ser positiva o negativa.

reputationは、一般大衆やコミュニティが個人、組織、または物事に対して持つ全体的な評価を指します。行動や振る舞いを通じて時間をかけて築かれ、良いものも悪いものもあります。

Reputation은 대중이나 커뮤니티에서 사람, 조직, 또는 사물에 대해 갖고 있는 전반적인 평가를 가리킵니다. 행동과 태도를 통해 시간이 지남에 따라 형성되며, 긍정적일 수도 부정적일 수도 있습니다. 'have a reputation for'나 'damage one's reputation' 같은 표현이 자주 사용됩니다.

Examples

The restaurant has an excellent reputation for fresh seafood.
这家餐厅以新鲜海鲜著称。
El restaurante tiene una excelente reputación por su marisco fresco.
そのレストランは新鮮なシーフードで素晴らしい評判があります。
그 레스토랑은 신선한 해산물로 훌륭한 평판을 갖고 있습니다.
He's worked hard to build a reputation as a reliable tradesman.
他努力建立了可靠工匠的声誉。
Ha trabajado duro para construir una reputación como comerciante fiable.
彼は信頼できる職人としての評判を築くために一生懸命働いてきました。
그는 믿을 수 있는 장인으로서의 평판을 쌓기 위해 열심히 노력해 왔습니다.
One scandal could ruin your professional reputation.
一个丑闻可能会毁掉你的职业声誉。
Un escándalo podría arruinar tu reputación profesional.
ひとつのスキャンダルがあなたの職業上の評判を台無しにする可能性があります。
하나의 스캔들이 당신의 직업적 평판을 망칠 수 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'reputationem' meaning 'consideration, thinking over', from 'reputare' (to reckon, reflect upon). The modern sense of 'public estimation of character' developed in the 16th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal