be famous for/be well known for

be famous for/be well known for以……而著名

【例句】

◆ Charlie Chaplin is famous for his silent films．查理•卓别林以他的无声电影而闻名。

◆ The Irish are famous for  being warm-hearted and friendly。爱尔兰人以热心友好而著称。（安徽高考）

【联想】be famous as表示”作为……出名”，as后接表示身份的名词。如：She was famous as a writer．她作为作家而出名。