n. the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
n. 恶名, 臭名, 声名狼藉
1. His notoriety as a criminal made it hard for him to find a job.
他的犯罪声名使他很难找到工作。
2. The actress gained notoriety after her controversial comments.
这位女演员因其有争议的言论而声名鹊起。
3. The town is known for the notoriety of its haunted house.
这个小镇因其闹鬼的房子而声名远播。