epithet

[美]/ˈepɪθet/
[英]/ˈepɪθet/
词频: 极高

释义

n. 表示性质、特征的词语。
词形变化
复数epithets

例句

an unprintable epithet

猥亵的词

an epithet that sums up my feelings.

简洁地表达了我思想感情的形容词

old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet ‘dirty’.

老人常常被不公正地用“脏”来描述。

Deviation in English collocation mainly covers zeugma, syllepsis and transferred epithet in terms of grammatical structure.

超常规搭配是英语文学作品中较为常见的语言现象。

He was known by the epithet 'The Great' throughout history.

他在历史上被称为“伟大者”。

The notorious criminal was given the epithet 'The Mastermind' by the media.

媒体给这个臭名昭著的罪犯起了“主谋”的绰号。

She earned the epithet 'The Queen of Pop' for her successful music career.

她因成功的音乐事业而获得了“流行女王”的称号。

The warrior was given the epithet 'The Brave' for his fearless battles.

这位战士因其无畏的战斗而被赋予“勇者”的绰号。

The poet was known by the epithet 'The Bard' for his lyrical works.

这位诗人因其抒情作品而被称为“吟游诗人”。

The politician earned the epithet 'The Iron Lady' for her strong leadership.

这位政治家因其坚强的领导而获得了“铁娘子”的绰号。

The artist was given the epithet 'The Master' for his exceptional talent.

这位艺术家因其出色的才华而被誉为“大师”。

The legendary hero was known by the epithet 'The Chosen One' in folklore.

传说中的英雄在民间故事中被称为“被选中的人”。

The scientist earned the epithet 'The Father of Modern Physics' for his groundbreaking discoveries.

这位科学家因其开创性的发现而被誉为“现代物理学之父”。

The actress was given the epithet 'America's Sweetheart' for her charming on-screen presence.

这位女演员因其迷人的银幕形象而被称为“美国的甜心”。

原声例句

He absolutely deserves the epithet 'the Great', he really was.

他绝对值得配得上伟人的封号, 他是实至名归。

来源: BBC documentary "A Hundred Treasures Talk About the Changes of Time"

In spite of that, my friends never used the epithet " self-centered" when referring to me.

对于我,他们太慷慨了。

来源: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

One turned out to have used a racial epithet to jovially address a (white) friend in 2009.

其中一人在2009年曾用种族侮辱性称号打趣一位(白人)朋友。

来源: The Economist (Summary)

And then on the right they are using racial epithets and saying some of the nastier things.

而右翼使用种族主义的绰号,说一些更难听的话。

来源: Newsweek

This loaded use of food-derived epithets cuts both ways.

这种大量使用食物衍生绰号的影响是双向的。

来源: The Guardian (Article Version)

On the other hand, harsh and hard-hearted are the epithets allotted to the creditor.

另一方面,“冷酷”和“铁石心肠”这些词语则一股脑安到债主头上。

来源: American Version Language Arts Volume 6

He was a talented general and a fierce warrior gaining the epithet the Lionheart for his achievements on the battlefield.

他是一位才华横溢的将军和一名凶猛的战士,因在战场上取得的成就而获得“狮心王”的称号。

来源: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Do you remember the happy epithets'?

你还记得快乐的绰号吗?

来源: The South and the North (Part 2)

I say, given your overall demeanor and your freewheeling use of epithets, I'm willing to bet that he was provoked.

我看,你这么失礼又乱称呼别人诨名,我肯定是你挑衅他的。

来源: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

Lilia praised and petted him on his return, calling him brave and a hero and other endearing epithets.

莉莉亚在他回来时称赞和抚摸他, 称他勇敢、英雄和其他可爱的绰号。

来源: The places where angels dare not tread.

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