be known as 意思是:作为......而出名,它的后面可以跟表示某种职业或某物的名词。
例如:
Lu Xun is known as a writer.
鲁迅是作为作家而出名。
Bruce Lee is famous as the first global promoter of Chinese Kung Fu.
李小龙作为中国功夫首位全球推广者而出名
请注意与be known for——“因......而出名”的区别。例如:
Guiling is known for its beautiful view.
桂林是因为它的美丽风景而出名。