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epithets
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绰号, 侮辱性绰号
an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title
- She scorned those who called her the "bride of Dracula," rejecting the insulting epithet.
她蔑视那些称她为“德古拉的新娘”的人，拒绝了这个侮辱性的绰号。
- His rivals used "Crazy Joe" as an epithet to refer to him in attempts to undermine his character.
他的对手们用“疯狂的乔”作为绰号来指代他，试图破坏他的性格。
- Throughout high school she was tormented by epithets like "four eyes" from jealous classmates.
在整个高中期间，她被嫉妒的同学用“四眼”这样的绰号折磨。
- He faced frequent epithets from sports fans angered by his dominant performances.
他因自己主导的表现而经常面临体育迷们的辱骂。
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修饰语, 称号
a word or phrase applied to something to convey its character or essence in a descriptive sense
An epithet is a descriptive term or phrase that characterizes a person, place, or thing, often highlighting a notable quality or feature. Epithets can serve to convey specific attributes or emotions associated with the subject. For instance, calling a lion "the King of the Jungle" underscores its strength and majesty. Epithets are commonly used in literature, poetry, and everyday speech to create vivid imagery and convey meaning more effectively.
- Ancient texts often referred to soldiers with epitaphs like "brave warrior" or "mighty archer."
古代文本常用诸如“勇敢的战士”或“强大的弓箭手”等修饰语来指代士兵。
- Fans took to affectionately calling their favorite quarterback "Captain Comeback" as an epithet for his ability to lead late game winning drives.
球迷们亲切地称他们最喜欢的四分卫为“回归队长”，作为对他能够领导后期比赛获胜的绰号。
- Kids nicknamed the friendly neighborhood dog with the epithet "Smiley" for his tail-wagging demeanor.
孩子们因为这只友好的邻居狗摇尾巴的举止，给它起了个绰号叫“Smiley”。
- In Homer's epics, characters are frequently identified by meaningful epithets like "rosy-fingered dawn" and "swift-footed Achilles."
在荷马的史诗中，人物经常被有意义的修饰语所识别，如“玫瑰色手指的黎明”和“快脚的阿喀琉斯”。