英语

name

gb/nˈeɪm/ us/nˈeɪm/
A1 英语
~ 1600
义项
0 个义项
名词 A1 entity
1

Word by which someone is known

The word people use to call or talk about a person.

用法模式: [someone]'s name
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'surname' or 'nickname'. 'Name' can mean the whole identifying word(s), not just the family name.
近义词
designation (More formal term, often used in official contexts.)
反义词
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no name known.)
搭配
full name |first name |last name |middle name |call by name
主题
identity |daily life |core_vocabulary |communication |relationships
例句
  • Her name is Sarah Johnson.
  • Please write your full name at the top of the form.
  • He forgot my name after we met.
学习者例句
  • My name is Tom.
  • What is your name?
  • I can’t remember his name.
名词 A2 entity
2

Word for something's title

The word people use to talk about a thing, place, or group.

用法模式: the name of [something]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse 'name' with 'word' — a 'name' is a special kind of word used for identification.
近义词
title (Often used for books, works of art, or positions rather than general objects.)
搭配
brand name |street name |company name |product name
主题
identity |communication |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The street name was changed after the war.
  • Do you know the name of this song?
  • That company changed its name last year.
学习者例句
  • This is the name of my school.
  • What is the name of this city?
  • I like the name of that shop.
动词 A2 action
3

Give someone or something a name

To choose and say a word for someone or something so people know what to call it.

用法模式: to name [someone/something] [something]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'call' in patterns — 'name someone something' is more formal and deliberate than 'call someone something'.
近义词
call (Informal; can mean to refer to by a certain word without formal naming.)
搭配
name after |name officially |name correctly
主题
identity |communication |core_vocabulary
例句
  • They decided to name their daughter Emma.
  • The committee will name a new leader next week.
  • He named his dog after his favorite musician.
学习者例句
  • We will name the baby Anna.
  • The teacher named me class leader.
  • I named my cat Snow.
名词 B1 entity
4

Reputation or public standing

What people think about someone or something when they hear the word for it.

常见错误:
Learners may take this sense literally and confuse it with the identifying word meaning; here it refers to reputation.
近义词
reputation (Direct synonym; reputation refers to public opinion broadly, while 'name' in this sense is more figurative.)
反义词
infamy (Refers to being known for something bad.)
搭配
make a name for oneself |good name |bad name
主题
reputation |society |core_vocabulary |communication |business
例句
  • She made a name for herself as a talented writer.
  • The scandal ruined his good name.
  • That restaurant has a name for excellent service.
学习者例句
  • He has a good name in the city.
  • The school has a bad name now.
  • She made a name in music.
语法
词典原形
name
IPA
GB/nˈeɪm/
US/nˈeɪm/
音节与重音
name (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (name)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: name
  • Plural: names
Verb
  • Base: name
  • 3rd Person Singular: names
  • Present Participle: naming
  • Past: named
词族
Forms
names noun naming verb named verb
Related words
surname noun B1 nickname noun A2 username noun A2 rename verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nameless adjective
Advanced or less common
namely adverb B2 namesake noun
相关表达

call someone names

1
/kˈɔl sˈʌmwˌʌn nˈeɪmz/
idiom informal

Insult with mean words

To say unkind words to someone to hurt them.

例句
  • The children were calling him names on the playground.
  • She got upset when they called her names.

in the name of [something]

1
/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

For the sake of something

To do something to support or represent an idea, person, or thing.

例句
  • They fought in the name of freedom.
  • In the name of science, we must continue this research.

make a name for oneself

1
/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom

Become famous or respected

To become known and respected for doing something well.

例句
  • She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
  • She made a name for herself in the art world.
  • He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
  • He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.

欢迎回来!

登录后再继续吧。

还没有账号? 注册