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epithet

UK //ˈep.ɪ.θet//US //ˈep.ə.θet//

词源

源自希腊语 'epitheton',意为“附加的”或“描述的”,后经拉丁语 'epitheton' 传入英语。

noun

❶ 描述性词语或短语,通常用于表达某人或某物的特征或性质,可以是赞美或贬低。

“Alexander the Great is a well-known epithet for the famous conqueror.”

(亚历山大大帝是这位著名征服者的一个广为人知的称号。)

“She was often called by the epithet 'the Iron Lady' due to her strong leadership.”

(由于她强硬的领导风格,人们常称她为“铁娘子”。)

同义词:title, nickname, label

常见短语

honorific epithet — 表示尊敬的称号,通常用于正式场合或对重要人物的尊称。

“The honorific epithet 'Your Excellency' is often used for ambassadors.”

(“阁下”这一尊称通常用于称呼大使。)

racial epithet — 带有种族歧视或冒犯性的词语,通常用于贬低特定群体。

“Using a racial epithet is considered highly offensive and unacceptable.”

(使用种族歧视性词语被视为极其冒犯且不可接受的行为。)