nameplate

IPA/ˈneɪmpleɪt/
KK[nˈemplˌet]IPA/ˈneɪmpleɪt/

nameplate — noun

  • nameplatesingular
  • nameplatesplural

1. a small rigid label fixed to a door, wall, desk, or piece of equipment that disp

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small rigid label fixed to a door, wall, desk, or piece of equipment that displays the name of the person who works there, the company that made the object, or the product's identity

例句

A polished brass nameplate beside the door read 'Dr. Amina Al-Hassan, Pediatrics.'

nameplate + beside + [location] showing a person's name

The technician checked the nameplate on the generator before ordering replacement parts.

nameplate + on + [object/equipment]

同義詞
  • name tag

    worn on clothing rather than fixed to a door, wall, or object; usually made of paper, fabric, or thin plastic

  • doorplate

    a nameplate specifically attached to a door; not used for labels on equipment or products

  • plaque

    typically larger and used for commemorative or decorative purposes rather than everyday identification

文法句型

nameplate + [preposition] + [location]

用法筆記

Nameplate is a countable noun. It can refer to signs on doors or walls (showing a person's or company's name) and to labels on machines or products (showing the manufacturer or brand).

常見錯誤

❌I sewed a nameplate onto my school bag.
✅I sewed a name tag onto my school bag.
💡A nameplate is a rigid sign, usually metal or plastic and fixed to a door, wall, or object. A name tag is a small piece of paper, fabric, or plastic worn on clothing.