name
/neɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /neɪm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnām/ (ame, mw)
name — 名詞
- namesingular
- namesplural
1. the word or group of words used to refer to someone or something when speaking o
名字
人、動物或事物的稱呼
the word or group of words used to refer to someone or something when speaking or writing about them.
Élise wrote her name at the top of the test paper.
Élise 在考卷最上方寫下她的名字。
possessive + name: her name
The street name was clearly shown on the blue sign at the corner.
那條街道的名字清楚地標示在角落的藍色路牌上。
Caleb could not remember the name of the new Korean restaurant.
Caleb 記不起那家新開的韓國餐廳叫什麼名字了。
Please write your full name on the registration form at reception.
請在櫃檯的登記表上寫下你的全名。
The park gets its name from a gardener who planted those oak trees.
這座公園因一位種下橡樹的園丁而得名。
- title
used for creative works, official positions, or formal documents rather than everyday names
- label
more informal; suggests a name attached to a product or category, not to a person
- designation
formal; used in official or technical contexts
文法句型
[possessive] + name
the name of + [noun]
用法筆記
Frequently used with possessive determiners (my, your, his, her, its, their) to indicate whose name is being referred to. The pattern 'name of + noun' is common when the name belongs to a thing or place rather than a person.
常見錯誤
2. the way people view or judge a person, company, product, or institution — whethe
名聲
人們對某人或某物的評價
the way people view or judge a person, company, product, or institution — whether they regard it as good or bad.
The bakery built a good name by using fresh local ingredients every day.
這家麵包店每天都使用新鮮的本地食材，因而打響了名聲。
build a good name for oneself
Imran's careless mistakes gave the whole team a bad name.
Imran 的粗心失誤害整個團隊名聲敗壞。
give [someone/something] a bad name
That hotel chain has made a name for its excellent customer service.
那家連鎖飯店以卓越的客服品質闖出了名氣。
The scandal left the company's name in ruins across the industry.
那樁醜聞讓該公司的名聲在業界一落千丈。
- reputation
more formal and explicit; can be used in any context where 'name' carries this meaning
- standing
focuses on rank or position within a community or field
文法句型
[adjective] + name
make a name for oneself
give [someone/something] a bad name
用法筆記
Common in fixed expressions: 'good name' suggests a reputation for honesty and reliability; 'bad name' suggests poor quality or dishonesty. 'Make a name for yourself' is a very common idiom meaning to become well-known and respected through your achievements.
常見錯誤
3. a person who is very well known, especially within a particular profession or ar
名人
在特定領域極具知名度的人
a person who is very well known, especially within a particular profession or area of activity.
The conference brought together several big names in renewable energy.
該會議匯集了多位再生能源界的知名人物。
big name in [field]
Eshe is already a name to watch in the world of modern dance.
Eshe 已是現代舞界備受關注的的名字。
a name to watch
The charity dinner attracted big names from film and music.
這場慈善晚宴吸引了影視和音樂界的大咖。
Defne became a household name after starring in that popular drama series.
Defne 因主演那部熱門影集而成為家喻戶曉的名字。
- nobody
informal; a person of no importance or fame
文法句型
big name in + [field]
a name to watch
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by an adjective like 'big', 'famous', 'household', or 'great'. 'Household name' specifically means someone known to almost everyone in a country.
4. used immediately after a noun to indicate that the person or thing has a particu
名為
名叫，用於指出名稱
used immediately after a noun to indicate that the person or thing has a particular name — for example, 'a student named Tom' means a student whose name is Tom.
The Nguyen family adopted a friendly dog named Lucky from the animal shelter.
Nguyen 一家從動物收容所領養了一隻名叫 Lucky 的友善小狗。
noun + named + [name]
Anong met a young woman named Lucía at the summer language school.
Anong 在暑期語言學校認識了一位名叫 Lucía 的年輕女子。
Mathieu and his friends stayed at a small hotel called The Blue Dolphin by the beach.
Mathieu 和朋友們住在海邊一家名為 The Blue Dolphin 的小旅館。
The librarian found a book called The Lost Garden on the top shelf.
圖書館員在最高層書架上找到了一本名為《失落花園》的書。
文法句型
[noun] + named + [name]
[noun] + called + [name]
用法筆記
This sense always follows the noun it modifies. Both 'named' and 'called' work the same way; 'named' is more common in written English, while 'called' is slightly more informal and conversational. Note that 'a name' (without -ed) is not used this way.
常見錯誤
5. an invented or adopted name used by someone who does not want to reveal their re
化名
不真實的假名
an invented or adopted name used by someone who does not want to reveal their real identity.
The author wrote under a false name because her family disapproved.
那位作家用假名寫作，因為她的家人不贊同她寫的內容。
under a false name
Chidi checked into the hotel under the name of Mr. Brown.
Chidi 以 Brown 先生的名義登記入住飯店。
under the name of [name]
The spy travelled using an assumed name and a fake passport.
那名間諜使用化名和假護照旅行。
Many actors use a stage name that is different from their real name.
許多演員使用的藝名不同於他們的真實姓名。
- real name
someone's actual legal name
文法句型
under the name of + [name]
under a false name
under an assumed name
用法筆記
Typically appears in prepositional phrases starting with 'under' or 'using'. Common types of false names include 'stage name' (for performers), 'pen name' (for writers), and 'alias' (for criminals).
6. used to show that something is done for someone else, belongs to someone officia
名義
為了某人或代表某人
used to show that something is done for someone else, belongs to someone officially, or is done using someone's authority — often in the fixed phrase 'in the name of'.
The house was bought in Rachel's name, not her husband's.
那棟房子是以 Rachel 的名義購買的，而非她丈夫的名義。
in [possessive] name
The police officer opened the door in the name of the law.
那名員警以法律的名義打開了那扇門。
in the name of [authority]
Lan deposited the money into an account in her mother's name.
Lan 將款項存入母親名下的帳戶。
Cruel acts are sometimes committed in the name of religion.
殘忍的行為有時會打著宗教的名義發生。
文法句型
in the name of + [person/institution]
in + [possessive] + name
用法筆記
Cannot be the subject of a sentence in this sense — it appears only within prepositional phrases. 'In the name of' has three distinct sub-uses: (a) ownership ('the car is in my name'), (b) authority ('stop in the name of the king'), and (c) excuse ('in the name of freedom').
常見錯誤
name — 動詞
- namepresent simple I / you / we / they
- names3rd person singular
- naming-ing form
- namedpast simple
1. to give a person, animal, or thing a particular word or words to be known by.
取名
給人或事物命名
to give a person, animal, or thing a particular word or words to be known by.
William and his wife named their baby daughter Élise after her grandmother.
William 和妻子以祖母的名字替女兒取名 Élise。
name [someone] after [someone]
The Watanabes named their new cafe Cherry Blossom.
Watanabe 家把新開的咖啡店命名為 Cherry Blossom。
The street was named after a famous poet from the 19th century.
那條街道以一位 19 世紀的著名詩人命名。
Caleb named his bicycle Lightning because it was very fast.
Caleb 替他的腳踏車取名 Lightning，因為它速度很快。
Her parents named her Lucía, which means light in Spanish.
她的父母替她取名 Lucía，這個名字在西班牙文中是「光」的意思。
文法句型
name + [person/thing] + [name]
be named + [name]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive ('was named', 'were named'). The pattern 'name [someone] after [someone]' means to give a child the same name as another person, usually a relative, to honour them. In American English, 'name [someone] for [someone]' is more common.
常見錯誤
2. to say or write the name of someone or something, especially when identifying th
說出名字
提及或辨識名稱
to say or write the name of someone or something, especially when identifying them or giving information about them.
The witness was too scared to name the person she had seen.
那名目擊者害怕到不敢說出她看到的那個人的名字。
name [someone] in a legal context
Can you name three capital cities that start with the letter B?
你能說出三個以字母 B 開頭的首都城市嗎？
The article named several companies that had broken safety rules.
該文章點名了幾家違反安全規定的公司。
The coach named Imran as the best player of the season.
教練點名 Imran 為本季最佳球員。
Please name your price and we will see if we can match it.
請開個價，我們看看是否能接受。
文法句型
name + [noun]
name + [person] as + [complement]
用法筆記
The fixed expression 'name names' means to publicly reveal the names of people involved in something wrong or illegal. 'Name your price' is a common business phrase meaning to state the amount you want to charge.
常見錯誤
3. to officially choose someone for a particular job, position, or role.
任命
正式選派擔任職位
to officially choose someone for a particular job, position, or role.
The board named Antonia as the new head of the marketing department.
董事會任命 Antonia 為行銷部門的新主管。
name [someone] as [position]
Chidi was named team captain after just six months on the squad.
Chidi 加入球隊僅六個月就被任命為隊長。
passive: be named [position]
The committee has not yet named a successor to the retiring director.
委員會尚未指定即將退休的主任的繼任人選。
Rachel was named Employee of the Month for her outstanding sales record.
Rachel 因傑出的銷售紀錄被選為本月最佳員工。
文法句型
name + [person] + [position]
name + [person] as + [position]
be named + [position]
用法筆記
More formal than 'choose' or 'pick'. Very common in business and academic contexts. In news headlines, 'name' is frequently used in the passive ('Ms. Chen was named CEO'). The preposition 'as' is optional but commonly used.
常見錯誤
name — 形容詞
- namepositive
- namercomparative
- namestsuperlative
1. relating to or used for showing a name — appearing on objects that indicate whos
名稱的
與標示姓名有關的
relating to or used for showing a name — appearing on objects that indicate whose something is or what something is called.
All employees received a name badge with their photo and job title.
所有員工都拿到了一個印有照片和職稱的名牌。
name badge
The conference provided name tags for every participant at the registration desk.
會議在報到處為每位與會者提供了名牌。
name tag
A small name plate on the door read Dr. Asher Goldstein.
門上的一塊小名牌寫著 Asher Goldstein 博士。
The lawyer placed a polished brass name plate on her new office desk.
律師在她新辦公桌上放了一塊拋光黃銅名牌。
文法句型
name + [noun]
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive). Common compounds include 'name tag', 'name badge', and 'name plate'. This sense cannot be used after 'be' — you cannot say 'The badge is name.'
2. describing the role or character in a play, film, or book that gives the work it
同名角色
與作品名稱相同的角色
describing the role or character in a play, film, or book that gives the work its title — for example, the character Hamlet in the play Hamlet.
Caleb played the name role in the school production of Macbeth.
Caleb 在學校製作的《馬克白》中飾演同名主角。
name role
The actress who takes the name part must learn over fifty pages of dialogue.
飾演同名角色的女演員必須背下超過五十頁的臺詞。
name part
Playing the name character in a Shakespeare play is a huge challenge for any actor.
在莎士比亞劇中飾演同名角色對任何演員都是一大挑戰。
Shanti won an award for her performance in the name role of the film.
Shanti 因在該片的同名角色中的演出而獲獎。
- title role
the more common modern equivalent
- title part
same as title role, less frequently used
文法句型
name + [noun] (role, part, character)
用法筆記
Previously hyphenated as 'name-role' or written as 'title role'; 'title role' is now the more common form in modern English. Learners should know both forms but prefer 'title role' in writing.
3. having a very good reputation and being widely recognized for high quality — use
知名
名氣大、品質佳的品牌或人物
having a very good reputation and being widely recognized for high quality — used especially to describe products, companies, or performers that are famous for being excellent.
Shirin prefers to buy name brands because they last longer than cheaper ones.
Shirin 偏好購買知名品牌，因為它們比便宜貨更耐用。
name brand
The festival booked several name bands to attract a larger crowd.
音樂節預訂了好幾支知名樂團，以吸引更多觀眾。
Name designers often charge much more for the same quality as unknown labels.
知名設計師的標價往往比無名品牌高出許多，但品質相同。
A name actor was hired to voice the main character in the animated film.
片商聘請了一位知名演員為這部動畫片的主角配音。
- famous
broader; does not specifically imply high quality or reputation
- well-known
general; does not carry the commercial connotation of 'name brand'
- reputable
formal; implies trustworthiness rather than fame
- generic
products without a well-known brand label, usually less expensive
文法句型
name + [noun] (brand, actor, band)
用法筆記
Only used before the noun it modifies. Particularly common in commercial contexts: 'name brand' describes well-known brand products (which are often more expensive than generic equivalents). 'Name actor' or 'name performer' means a well-known performer who attracts audiences.
4. featuring or made up of many famous and celebrated people, especially in enterta
眾星的
由許多名人組成的
featuring or made up of many famous and celebrated people, especially in entertainment or sports.
The film had a name cast that included three Oscar-winning actors.
這部電影的演員陣容堅強，包含三位奧斯卡得獎演員。
name cast
Organizers put together a name lineup for the summer music festival.
主辦單位為夏季音樂節排出了一份眾星雲集的演出名單。
The charity gala attracted a name crowd of celebrities and politicians.
那場慈善晚會吸引了名人政要群聚的場面。
The gallery opening was a name event with artists and collectors flying in from abroad.
那場畫廊開幕式是一場眾星雲集的盛會，藝術家和收藏家從國外飛來參加。
- star-studded
the more common modern equivalent; used for casts, lineups, events
- all-star
common for sports teams and music lineups
- unknown
made up of people who are not famous
文法句型
name + [noun] (cast, lineup, band)
用法筆記
Less common than 'star-studded' or 'all-star', which are the more everyday equivalents. Learners will more often hear 'star-studded cast' than 'name cast'. This sense overlaps somewhat with adjective sense 3 (WELL KNOWN) but specifically emphasizes a collection of famous people rather than individual reputation.