用法:
(1)当主语是表示人的名词时,be famous for表示“以某种知识、技能、作品或特征而出名”,而be famous as则表示“以某种身份而出名”。
①He is famous for his great inventions.
因为他的伟大发明,他出名了。
②He is famous as a great inventor.
他是著名的伟大的`发明家。
(2)当主语是表示地点的名词时,be famous for表示“以某种特点(产品)而出名”,be famous as表示“以什么样的产地/地方而出名”。
①France is famous for his fine food and wine.
法国的美食和酒是出了名的。
②The town is famous as a wine-producing place.
这个镇是一个出名的产酒镇。
(3)当主语是事物名词时,be famous for表示“以其内容、特征、价值等而被人所知”,be famous as表示“以某种形式出名”。
①This grammar book is famous for its practical usage.
这本语法书以其实用性而被人所知。
②This book is famous as a conference book.
这本书是出名的参考书。