1）be famous for因…而著名，以……而闻名，因…而得名

Beijing is famous for many places of interest.北京以许多名胜古迹而闻名

（2）be known for因…而众所周知，因…而出名

The movie star Cameron Diaz may be known for her playful giggles and killer

looks.

影星卡梅隆·迪亚兹凭借她调皮的笑容和惊艳容貌为人们所熟知

（3）be famous as作为…而出名

Cameron Diaz is famous as a movie star.卡梅隆·迪亚兹作为一个电影明星而为人所知。

Beijing is famous as the capital of China.北京因为是中国首都而而为人所知。