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”,例如:Einstein was famous for his Theory of Relativity. 意思是“爱因斯坦以他的相对论而著名.”
2. 当主语是地点名词时,be famous for 表示“以某种特点或者产品而出名”,例如:Scotland has many lakes and mountains, and is famous for its beautiful countryside. 意思是“苏格兰有许多湖泊和山脉,并以其乡村美景著称.”
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”,例如:This grammar book is famous for its practical usage.意思是“这本语法书以其实用性而被人所知.”
4. be famous for后的介词是主语的所属内容。