⇒ The victims have not been named.遇难者的身份还没有确定。 (Yùnànzhě de shēnfèn hái méiyǒu quèdìng.)
(= specify)[date, place, price]说(說)定 (shuōdìng)
⇒ Name the place, we'll be there.说定个地方，我们会在那儿。 (Shuōdìng gè dìfang, wǒmen huì zài nàr.)
what's your name?你叫什么(麼)名字？ (nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?)
my name is Peter我叫彼得 (wǒ jiào Bǐdé)
to mention sb by name指名道姓 (zhǐ míng dào xìng)
in sb's name以某人的名义(義) (yǐ mǒurén de míngyì)
crimes committed in the name of freedom以自由为(為)名违(違)法犯罪 (yǐ zìyóu wéi míng wéifǎ fànzuì)
to call sb names嘲弄某人 (cháonòng mǒurén)
to give one's name and address留下姓名和地址 (liúxià xìngmíng hé dìzhǐ)
to make a name for o.s.成名 (chéngmíng)
to give sb/sth a bad name损(損)害某人/某事的声(聲)誉(譽) (sǔnhài mǒurén/mǒushì de shēngyù)
the name of the game (inf) 最要紧(緊)的方面 (zuì yàojǐn de fāngmiàn)
to be named after or (US) for sb/sth以某人/某事物的名字命名 (yǐ mǒurén/mǒushìwù de míngzì mìngmíng)
to name sb as sb确(確)认(認)某人是某人 (quèrèn mǒurén shì mǒurén)
⇒ The victim was named as John Smith.遇难者被确认是约翰·史密斯。 (Yùnànzhě bèi quèrèn shì Yuēhàn Shǐmìsī.)
to name sb as sth任命某人某种(種)职(職)务(務) (rènmìng mǒurén mǒu zhǒng zhíwù)
⇒ McGovern was named as the new chairman.麦戈文被任命为新的主席。 (Màigēwén bèi rènmìng wéi xīn de zhǔxí.)
All related terms of 'name'
such
( of this kind ) 此类(類)的 cǐ lèi de ⇒ Such a book should be praised, not banned. → 此类书应该得到赞扬，而不应被禁止。 Cǐ lèi shū yīnggāi dédào zànyáng, ér bù yīng bèi jìnzhǐ.
such a(n)
那么(麼) nàme ⇒ It was such a lovely day. → 那一天天气那么好。 Nà yī tiān tiānqì nàme hǎo.
why
为(為)什么(麼) wèi shénme
last name
姓 xìng
first name
名 míng [ 个(個) gè ]
maiden name
娘家姓 niángjiā xìng [ 个(個) gè ]
middle name
中间(間)名字 zhōngjiān míngzi [ 个(個) gè ]
Christian name
教名 jiàomíng [ 个(個) gè ]
in sb's name
以某人的名义(義) yǐ mǒurén de míngyì
a price/name tag
价(價)格/姓名标(標)签(籤) jiàgé/xìngmíng biāoqiān
my name is Peter
我叫彼得 wǒ jiào Bǐdé
to name but two
只提两(兩)个(個) zhǐ tí liǎng gè
what's your name?
你叫什么(麼)名字？ nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
his name escapes me
我想不起他的名字 wǒ xiǎng bù qǐ tāde míngzì
to name sb as sb
确(確)认(認)某人是某人 quèrèn mǒurén shì mǒurén ⇒ The victim was named as John Smith. → 遇难者被确认是约翰·史密斯。 Yùnànzhě bèi quèrèn shì Yuēhàn Shǐmìsī.
to name sb as sth
任命某人某种(種)职(職)务(務) rènmìng mǒurén mǒu zhǒng zhíwù ⇒ McGovern was named as the new chairman. → 麦戈文被任命为新的主席。 Màigēwén bèi rènmìng wéi xīn de zhǔxí.
to sign one's name
签(簽)名 qiānmíng
I asked him his name
我问(問)他叫什么(麼) wǒ wèn tā jiào shénme
the name of the game
头(頭)等大事 tóuděng dàshì
I didn't get your name
我没(沒)听(聽)见(見)你的名字 wǒ méi tīngjiàn nǐ de míngzi
to be a household name
是家喻户(戶)晓(曉)的名字 shì jiā yù hù xiǎo de míngzi
to mention sb by name
指名道姓 zhǐ míng dào xìng
so
( thus, likewise ) 这(這)样(樣) zhèyàng
so many
那么(麼)多 nàme duō
so much
那么(麼)多 nàme duō
such a lot of
那么(麼)多 nàme duō
to be on first-name terms (with sb)
(与(與)某人)关(關)系(係)亲(親)密 (yǔ mǒurén) guānxì qīnmì
to make a name for o.s.
成名 chéngmíng
trouble is her middle name
麻烦(煩)是她的突出特征(徵) máfán shì tā de tūchū tèzhēng
to give one's name and address
留下姓名和地址 liúxià xìngmíng hé dìzhǐ
to give sb/sth a bad name
损(損)害某人/某事的声(聲)誉(譽) sǔnhài mǒurén/mǒushì de shēngyù
to write one's name in full
写(寫)出自己的全名 xiěchū zìjǐ de quánmíng
she writes under the name Jan Hunt
她以简(簡)·亨特这(這)个(個)名字写(寫)作 tā yǐ Jiǎn Hēngtè zhège míngzi xiě zuò
crimes committed in the name of freedom
以自由为(為)名违(違)法犯罪 yǐ zìyóu wéi míng wéifǎ fànzuì
we finally got the name out of him
我们(們)终(終)于(於)从(從)他那里(裡)打探出了名字 wǒmen zhōngyú cóng tā nàlǐ dǎtàn chūle míngzi
for a or one moment
( showing disbelief ) 一刻 yīkè ⇒ I don't for a moment think there'll be a divorce. → 我一刻都没想过会离婚。 Wǒ yīkè dōu méi xiǎngguo huì líhūn.
moment
[ c ] ( period of time ) 片刻 piànkè ⇒ It lasted only a moment. → 只持续了片刻。 Zhǐ chíxùle piànkè.
difficult
( task, problem, decision ) 困难(難)的 kùnnan de
rush
( hurry ) 匆忙 cōngmáng
what's the rush?
什么(麼)事那么(麼)急？ shénme shì nàme jí?
the reason why he did it
他那么(麼)做的原因 tā nàme zuò de yuányīn
sense
[ c ] ( of smell, taste ) 感觉(覺)官能 gǎnjué guānnéng [ 种(種) zhǒng ] ⇒ the five senses → 5种感觉官能 wǔ zhǒng gǎnjué guānnéng
there is no sense in doing that
那么(麼)做是不明智的 nàme zuò shì bù míngzhì de
I didn't buy quite as many as last time
我没(沒)买(買)上次那么(麼)多 wǒ méi mǎi shàng cì nàme duō
quite
( rather ) 相当(當) xiāngdāng ⇒ I quite like it. → 我相当喜欢它。 Wǒ xiāngdāng xǐhuan tā. ⇒ He was quite young. → 他相当年轻。 Tā xiāngdāng niánqīng. ⇒ He calls quite often. → 他常常打电话。 Tā chángcháng dǎ diànhuà.
there's so much work to do
有那么(麼)多工作要做 yǒu nàme duō gōngzuò yào zuò
decent
( proper : education, wages, English etc ) 体(體)面的 tǐmiàn de (: interval, behaviour ) 适(適)当(當)的 shìdàng de
eye
[ c ] ( Anat ) 眼睛 yǎnjing [ 只 zhī ]
I'm sure he wouldn't do that
我确(確)定他不会(會)那么(麼)做的 wǒ quèdìng tā bùhuì nàme zuò de
I've got so many things to do
我有那么(麼)多事情要做 wǒ yǒu nàme duō shìqing yào zuò
1 (noun)
Definition
a word or term by which a person or thing is known
I don't even know if Sullivan is his real name.
Synonyms
title
She has been awarded the title Professor.
nickname
He got the nickname of "Ginger" because of his red hair.
designation
Level 4 alert is a designation reserved for very serious incidents.
appellation (formal)
We were known by the appellation of `green coats'.
term
What's the medical term for a heart attack?
handle (slang)
denomination
epithet
players who fitted their manager's epithet of `headless chickens'
sobriquet
cognomen
moniker or monicker (slang)
2 (noun)
Definition
reputation, esp. a good one
He had made a name for himself as a musician.I was forced to pursue this litigation to protect my good name.
Synonyms
reputation
The stories ruined his reputation.
character
He's begun a series of attacks on my character.
honour
He brought honour and glory to his country.
fame
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
distinction
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
esteem
eminence
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
renown
She used to be a singer of some renown.
repute
The UN's repute has risen immeasurably.
note
1 (verb)
Definition
to give a name to
My mother insisted on naming me Horace.
Synonyms
call
They called their daughter Mischa.
christen
a boat which he christened `the Stray Cat'
baptize
He was baptized Douglas Warren Thompson.
dub
He dubbed it the most exciting film currently in cinemas.
term
He had been termed a temporary employee.
style
people who would like to style themselves as great thinkers
label
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
entitle
an instrumental piece entitled `Changing States'
denominate
he saw scarcely a single elevation that he cared to denominate a hill
2 (verb)
Definition
to appoint
The Scots have yet to name their team.
Synonyms
nominate
It is legally possible for an elderly person to nominate someone to act for them.
choose
I chose him to accompany me on my trip.
commission
You can commission them to paint something especially for you.
mention
identify
I tried to identify her perfume.
select
They selected only bright pupils.
appoint
It made sense to appoint a banker to this job.
specify
He has not specified what action he would like them to take.
designate
We need to designate someone as our spokesperson.
related words
related adjectivenominal
Quotation
What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet [William Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appellation
Definition
a name or title
We were known by the appellation of `green coats'.
Synonyms
name,
term,
style,
title,
address,
description,
designation,
epithet,
sobriquet
in the sense of appoint
Definition
to assign officially to a job or position
It made sense to appoint a banker to this job.
Synonyms
assign,
name,
choose,
commission,
select,
elect,
install,
delegate,
nominate
in the sense of baptize
Definition
to give a name to
He was baptized Douglas Warren Thompson.
Synonyms
name,
call,
title,
dub,
christen
Synonyms of 'name'
name
Explore 'name' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of character
Definition
reputation, esp. good reputation
He's begun a series of attacks on my character.
Synonyms
reputation,
honour,
integrity,
good name,
rectitude,
uprightness
in the sense of choose
Definition
to select (a person, thing, or course of action) from a number of alternatives
I chose him to accompany me on my trip.
Synonyms
pick,
take,
prefer,
select,
elect,
adopt,
opt for,
designate,
single out,
espouse,
settle on,
fix on,
cherry-pick,
settle upon,
predestine
in the sense of christen
Definition
to give a name to (a person or thing)
a boat which he christened `the Stray Cat'
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
title,
dub,
designate
in the sense of commission
Definition
to place an order for
You can commission them to paint something especially for you.
Synonyms
appoint,
order,
contract,
select,
engage,
delegate,
nominate,
authorize,
empower,
depute
in the sense of denominate
Definition
to give a specific name to
he saw scarcely a single elevation that he cared to denominate a hill
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
entitle,
phrase,
dub,
designate,
christen
in the sense of denomination
Definition
a name given to a class or group
Synonyms
name,
term,
style,
title,
label,
designation,
appellation (formal)
in the sense of designate
Definition
to select (someone) for an office or duty
We need to designate someone as our spokesperson.
Synonyms
appoint,
name,
choose,
commission,
select,
elect,
delegate,
nominate,
assign,
depute
in the sense of designation
Definition
something that designates, such as a name
Level 4 alert is a designation reserved for very serious incidents.
Synonyms
name,
title,
label,
description,
tag,
denomination,
epithet,
byname
in the sense of distinction
Definition
excellence of character
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
Synonyms
excellence,
note,
quality,
worth,
account,
rank,
reputation,
importance,
consequence,
fame,
celebrity,
merit,
superiority,
prominence,
greatness,
eminence,
renown,
repute
in the sense of dub
Definition
to give (a person or place) a name or nickname
He dubbed it the most exciting film currently in cinemas.
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
label,
nickname,
designate,
christen,
denominate
Additional synonyms
in the sense of eminence
Definition
the state of being well-known and well-respected
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
Synonyms
prominence,
reputation,
importance,
fame,
celebrity,
distinction,
note,
esteem,
rank,
dignity,
prestige,
superiority,
greatness,
renown,
pre-eminence,
repute,
notability,
illustriousness
in the sense of entitle
Definition
to give a name or title to (a book or film)
an instrumental piece entitled `Changing States'
Synonyms
call,
name,
title,
term,
style,
label,
dub,
designate,
characterize,
christen,
give the title of,
denominate
in the sense of epithet
Definition
a word or short phrase used to describe someone or something
players who fitted their manager's epithet of `headless chickens'
Synonyms
name,
title,
description,
tag,
nickname,
designation,
appellation (formal),
sobriquet,
moniker or monicker (slang)
in the sense of fame
Definition
the state of being widely known or recognized
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
Synonyms
prominence,
glory,
celebrity,
stardom,
name,
credit,
reputation,
honour,
prestige,
stature,
eminence,
renown,
repute,
public esteem,
illustriousness
in the sense of honour
Definition
fame or glory
He brought honour and glory to his country.
Synonyms
prestige,
credit,
reputation,
glory,
fame,
distinction,
esteem,
dignity,
elevation,
eminence,
renown,
repute,
high standing
in the sense of identify
Definition
to prove or recognize as being a certain person or thing
I tried to identify her perfume.
Synonyms
recognize,
place,
name,
remember,
spot,
label,
flag,
catalogue,
tag,
diagnose,
classify,
make out,
pinpoint,
recollect,
put your finger on (informal)
in the sense of label
Definition
to describe or classify in a word or phrase
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
Synonyms
brand,
classify,
describe,
class,
call,
name,
identify,
define,
designate,
characterize,
categorize,
pigeonhole
in the sense of nickname
Definition
a familiar, pet, or derisory name given to a person or place
He got the nickname of "Ginger" because of his red hair.
Synonyms
pet name,
label,
diminutive,
epithet,
sobriquet,
familiar name,
moniker or monicker (slang),
handle (slang)
in the sense of renown
Definition
widespread good reputation
She used to be a singer of some renown.
Synonyms
fame,
note,
distinction,
repute,
mark,
reputation,
honour,
glory,
celebrity,
acclaim,
stardom,
eminence,
lustre,
illustriousness
in the sense of repute
Definition
good reputation
The UN's repute has risen immeasurably.
Synonyms
reputation,
standing,
fame,
celebrity,
distinction,
esteem,
stature,
eminence,
estimation,
renown
Additional synonyms
in the sense of select
Definition
to choose (someone or something) in preference to another or others
They selected only bright pupils.
Synonyms
choose,
take,
pick,
prefer,
opt for,
decide on,
adopt,
single out,
fix on,
cherry-pick,
settle upon
in the sense of specify
Definition
to state (something) as a condition
He has not specified what action he would like them to take.
Synonyms
state,
designate,
spell out,
stipulate,
name,
detail,
mention,
indicate,
define,
cite,
individualize,
enumerate,
itemize,
be specific about,
particularize
in the sense of style
Definition
to name or call
people who would like to style themselves as great thinkers
Synonyms
call,
name,
term,
address,
label,
entitle,
dub,
designate,
christen,
denominate
in the sense of term
Definition
a word or expression, esp. one used in a specialized field of knowledge