reputation
gb/ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2300
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public opinion about someone
What most people think about a person or thing, based on what they have done before.
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something] has a reputation for [doing something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reputation' with 'fame'. 'Fame' means being widely known, but not necessarily respected, while 'reputation' is about the quality of opinion others have.
Synonymer
standing (Emphasizes social position or respect within a group.)
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status (Focuses more on rank or position rather than opinion.)
Antonymer
disrepute (Describes having a bad public opinion or low regard.)
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infamy (Strong negative opinion due to shameful acts.)
Ordforbindelser
good reputation
|bad reputation
|build a reputation
|damage a reputation
|protect a reputation
Temaer
social
|business
|daily life
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The company has a strong reputation for excellent customer service.
- She built her reputation as a reliable journalist over many years.
- His reputation suffered after the scandal was made public.
- The restaurant’s reputation attracted customers from all over the city.
- Protecting the brand’s reputation is our top priority.
Læringseksempler
- He has a good reputation at work.
- The shop has a bad reputation for being late.
- She wants to build a good reputation.
- The hotel has a great reputation with tourists.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
reputation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
repu - ta - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: reputation
- Plural: reputation, reputations
Ordfamilie
Forms
reputations
noun
Core family
reputable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disreputable
adjective
disrepute
noun
Advanced or less common
reputed
adjective
reputedly
adverb
Udtryk
build a reputation
1/bˈɪld ə ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
develop public opinion over time
To slowly get people to think in a certain way about you.
Eksempler
- She built a reputation as a skilled teacher.
- The restaurant built its reputation on fresh ingredients.
damage someone's reputation
1/dˈæmɪd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
harm public opinion of someone
To make people think worse of someone or something.
Eksempler
- The false news story damaged her reputation.
- His actions damaged the company’s reputation.
have a reputation for
1/hˈæv ə ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
be known for something
People know you because you often do something or have a certain quality.
Eksempler
- That city has a reputation for great food.
- He has a reputation for being very honest.
live up to one's reputation
1/lˈɪv ˈʌp tə wˈʌnz ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
match expected behavior or quality
To act in the way people expect because of what they already think about you.
Eksempler
- The actor lived up to his reputation as a great performer.
- The team didn’t live up to its reputation this season.
protect one's reputation
1/pɹətˈɛkt wˈʌnz ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
keep public opinion positive
To try to stop people from thinking badly about you.
Eksempler
- She worked hard to protect her professional reputation.
- The company took steps to protect its reputation after the incident.