epithet
noun
UK/ˈep.ɪ.θet/
US/ˈep.ə.θet/
Definitions of epithet noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
A descriptive word or phrase added to or used instead of a person's name, often to criticize or praise.
（通常指在稱呼人時使用的）描述性詞語；修飾語；稱號
The athlete earned the epithet "The Flash" for his incredible speed.
這位運動員因其驚人的速度獲得了「閃電俠」的稱號。
The city was given the epithet "The Smog City" due to its pollution problems.
這座城市因污染問題被冠以「霧霾之城」的稱號。
The writer was given the epithet "literary oddball" by critics.
這位作家被評論家們稱為「文學怪人」。