nickname
/ˈnɪkneɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnɪkneɪm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnik-ˌnām/ (ame, mw) · /ˈnɪk.neɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnɪk.neɪm/ (ame, ipa)
nickname — 名詞
- nicknamesingular
- nicknamesplural
1. a familiar alternative name given to someone, somewhere, or something that is us
綽號；暱稱
非正式的名字或別名
a familiar alternative name given to someone, somewhere, or something that is used instead of or beside the real name, often based on how they look, what they are like, or a short form of the real name
The children at school called him "Shorty", a nickname he hated.
學校的孩子都叫他「矮冬瓜」，這個綽號他一點也不喜歡。
called + nickname as object complement
Kofi's real name is Kwame, but everyone uses his nickname, "Junior".
Kofi 的本名是 Kwame，但大家都用他的綽號「Junior」。
The city of New York has several nicknames, including "the Big Apple".
紐約市有好幾個綽號，其中包括「大蘋果」（the Big Apple）。
Maja earned the nickname "the Quiet One" because she rarely spoke in class.
Maja 因為很少在課堂上發言，得到了「安靜小姐」這個綽號。
Linh's nickname "Sunshine" suited her cheerful personality perfectly.
Linh 的綽號「陽光」非常適合她開朗的個性。
文法句型
the nickname + [name]
nickname for + [person/place]
用法筆記
Nicknames are most common in informal settings — among friends, family, classmates, or teammates. They can show affection, humour, or teasing, and are rarely used in formal writing or official documents.
常見錯誤
nickname — 動詞
- nicknamepresent simple I / you / we / they
- nicknames3rd person singular
- nicknaming-ing form
- nicknamedpast simple
1. to give someone, somewhere, or something an informal name that people use alongs
取綽號
為某人或某物取別名
to give someone, somewhere, or something an informal name that people use alongside or instead of the real one
The other players nicknamed him "Tiny" because he was the tallest on the team.
其他選手都叫他「小巨人」，因為他是隊上最高的。
nickname + object + [name]
Benjamin was nicknamed "Flash" after he won three races in one day.
Benjamin 一天內連贏三場比賽後，被取了「閃電」的綽號。
passive: be nicknamed + [name]
Journalists nicknamed the building "the Glass Monster" for its unusual windows.
記者們給那棟大樓取了「玻璃怪獸」的綽號，因為它的窗戶很特別。
Ryan's classmates nicknamed him "the Professor" because he was always reading.
Ryan 的同學給他取了「教授」的綽號，因為他總是在看書。
The local shop was nicknamed "Cake Heaven" by everyone in the neighbourhood.
那間在地小店被附近居民稱為「蛋糕天堂」。
文法句型
nickname + object + [name]
be nicknamed + [name]
nickname + object + [name] + by + [person/group]
用法筆記
The verb appears very often in the passive voice (be + nicknamed). The object receiving the nickname is followed directly by the nickname in quotation marks, with no preposition. Also common in sports journalism and school anecdotes.