英语词汇“epithet”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

The noun epithet is a descriptive nickname, such as "Richard the Lionhearted," or "Tommy the Terrible." When it takes a turn for the worse, it can also be a word or phrase that offends.

Don’t let epithet’s bad reputation fool you — that’s only half the story. An epithet can be harmless, a nickname that catches on, like all hockey fans knowing that "Sid the Kid" is Sidney Crosby. On the flip side, an epithet can be an abusive word or phrase that should never be used, like a racial epithet that offends and angers everyone.

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epitaph / epithet

An epitaph is written on a tombstone. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone. Halloween graves often combine them: "Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank."

Epitaph is usually the words inscribed on the stone, but it can also be a memorial statement about someone who has died. Epitaphs are usually grave (ha ha), but old ones can sometimes be unintentionally funny, like this one: "Here lies Lester Moore/Four slugs/From a forty-four/No less/No more." Here are some other examples of epitaph:

"Here lies one whose name was writ in water," is the epitaph he composed for his grave, in Rome. (New York Times)

Her epitaph, being written in brass instead of marble, has escaped the wear and tear of nearly three centuries. (Hunter Joseph)

He has picked out a cemetery plot, selected his tombstone and written his epitaph. (New York Times)

An epithet is a description of someone, often a nickname, like if you're tall and people call you Daddy Long Legs. It's not necessarily an insult, but these days it's used that way a lot, like a racial or sexist slur. It's the kind of thing people sling at each other, like "red headed stepchild." An epithet can be negative, but it doesn't have to be:

According to legend, it is the Golden State — an epithet that might originate from the discovery of gold in California in 1848. (The Independent)

Elizabeth Olsen still needs to be described as "Mary-Kate and Ashley's younger sister," but any day now she might shake that epithet. (New York Magazine)

Be wary if someone writes your epitaph, after all, it'll be inscribed on your grave. But don't be afraid of an epithet, or nickname, maybe they call you The Gorgeous Successful Person.

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epithet: epithets

USAGE EXAMPLES

“Indeed, Appling does not allege that he ever heard any overtly racial epithets, such as the ‘N-word,’” she wrote in court documents.

Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)

One co-worker flung a racial epithet at him.

New York Times(Dec 30, 2016)

Hayes said Hernandez, a white Hispanic who fled the scene, also used racial epithets.

Washington Times(Dec 10, 2016)

1n descriptive word or phrase

Hyper

characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, picture, word picture, word-painting

a graphic or vivid verbal description

2n a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

Syn|Hypo|Hyper

name

smear word

an epithet that can be used to smear someone's reputation

calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

单词	epithet
释义	epithet (once / 1013 pages) n The noun epithet is a descriptive nickname, such as "Richard the Lionhearted," or "Tommy the Terrible." When it takes a turn for the worse, it can also be a word or phrase that offends. Don’t let epithet’s bad reputation fool you — that’s only half the story. An epithet can be harmless, a nickname that catches on, like all hockey fans knowing that "Sid the Kid" is Sidney Crosby. On the flip side, an epithet can be an abusive word or phrase that should never be used, like a racial epithet that offends and angers everyone. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS epitaph / epithet An epitaph is written on a tombstone. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone. Halloween graves often combine them: "Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank." Epitaph is usually the words inscribed on the stone, but it can also be a memorial statement about someone who has died. Epitaphs are usually grave (ha ha), but old ones can sometimes be unintentionally funny, like this one: "Here lies Lester Moore/Four slugs/From a forty-four/No less/No more." Here are some other examples of epitaph: "Here lies one whose name was writ in water," is the epitaph he composed for his grave, in Rome. (New York Times) Her epitaph, being written in brass instead of marble, has escaped the wear and tear of nearly three centuries. (Hunter Joseph) He has picked out a cemetery plot, selected his tombstone and written his epitaph. (New York Times) An epithet is a description of someone, often a nickname, like if you're tall and people call you Daddy Long Legs. It's not necessarily an insult, but these days it's used that way a lot, like a racial or sexist slur. It's the kind of thing people sling at each other, like "red headed stepchild." An epithet can be negative, but it doesn't have to be: According to legend, it is the Golden State — an epithet that might originate from the discovery of gold in California in 1848. (The Independent) Elizabeth Olsen still needs to be described as "Mary-Kate and Ashley's younger sister," but any day now she might shake that epithet. (New York Magazine) Be wary if someone writes your epitaph, after all, it'll be inscribed on your grave. But don't be afraid of an epithet, or nickname, maybe they call you The Gorgeous Successful Person. WORD FAMILY epithet: epithets USAGE EXAMPLES “Indeed, Appling does not allege that he ever heard any overtly racial epithets, such as the ‘N-word,’” she wrote in court documents. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) One co-worker flung a racial epithet at him. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) Hayes said Hernandez, a white Hispanic who fled the scene, also used racial epithets. Washington Times(Dec 10, 2016) 1n descriptive word or phrase Hyper characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, picture, word picture, word-painting a graphic or vivid verbal description 2n a defamatory or abusive word or phrase Syn\|Hypo\|Hyper name smear word an epithet that can be used to smear someone's reputation calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
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