THE SCHOLAR'S LEXICON

self-named

/neym/US // neɪm //UK // (neɪm) //

自名的,自称,自命名的,自称是

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
- : mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only.
- : an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc.
- : a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name.
- : a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself.
- : a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business.
- : an unpleasant or derogatory appellation or expression: Don't call your brother names! Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.
- : a personal or family name as exercising influence or bringing distinction: With that name they can get a loan at any bank in town.
- : a body of persons grouped under one name, as a family or clan.
- : the verbal or other symbolic representation of a thing, event, property, relation, or concept.
- : a symbol or vehicle of divinity: to take the Name in vain; the power of the Name.

v.有主动词 verb

1
named, nam·ing.
- : to give a name to: to name a baby.
- : to accuse: He was named as the thief.
- : to call by an epithet: They named her speedy.
- : to identify, specify, or mention by name: Three persons were named in the report.
- : to designate for some duty or office; nominate or appoint: I have named you for the position.
- : to specify; suggest: Name a price.
- : to give the name of: Can you name the capital of Ohio?
- : to speak of.
- : British. to cite for contempt.

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : famous; widely known: a name author.
- : designed for or carrying a name.
- : giving its name or title to a collection or anthology containing it: the name piece.

Phrases

name after
name is mud, one's
name names
name of the game, the
name the day
call names
clear one's name
drop names
give a bad name
go by (the name of)
handle to one's name
in name only
in the name of
make a name for oneself
on a first-name basis
take someone's name in vain
to one's name
worthy of the name
you name it

Synonyms & Antonyms

as inso-called

Synonyms

alleged据称,声称,声称的 formal正式的,正式,正式场合 purported所谓的,声称的,据称的,所称的 self-styled自称是,自称,自称的,自诩为 allegedly据称,据称是,涉嫌 commonly named俗称,通称为,通称,俗名 itular它是一个,它的作用 nominal有名的,有名无实,有名称的,有名 ostensible表面上的,表面上,表面上看,表面上看是 pretended假装的,假装,伪装的,伪装 professed宣称的,信奉的,信誓旦旦的,信誓旦旦 soi-disant咝咝声,咝咝的声音,咝咝声响,咝咝声中 wrongly named名不正言不顺,错名,名不正言不顺的,冤家路窄

Examples

The CDA was passed not in the name of censorship but in the name of protecting children from stumbling across sexual material.
“Gronkowski” itself never manages to sound more erotic than the name of a hearty Polish stew or a D-list WWE performer.
Yet, for god knows what reason, his name is never brought up in the “Great American Filmmaker” conversation.
A sad-faced orange Star of David flashed across the iPhone screen as we swiped left on “James” (not his real name).
What they believe impacts economic policy, foreign policy, education policy, environmental policy, you name it.
In pursuing his alchemical researches, he discovered Prussian blue, and the animal oil which bears his name.
Elyon is the name of an ancient Phœnician god, slain by his son El, no doubt the “first-born of death” in Job xviii.
"It is ill-fated;" and Alessandro blamed himself for having forgotten her only association with the name.
"Garnache," came the other's crisp, metallic voice, and the name had a sound as of an oath on his lips.
Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both.

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