| 单词 | so-called |
| 释义 | so-called (once / 292 pages) adj When you say someone is a so-called pacifist, you are suggesting that they are a pacifist in name only. While they are busy making everyone talk about how peaceful they are, chances are they're also bombing villages to dust. Using the word so-called is a great way to point out systemic hypocrisy and is a much-beloved tool of street preachers and conspiracy cranks the world over. They might talk about our so-called democracy being in fact a sham, and our so-called democratic elections being rigged by forces beyond our control. WORD FAMILYso-called USAGE EXAMPLESBoth species in the new paper are so-called ornithischian dinosaurs, one of the two main groups of dinos based on the shapes of their hips. Science Magazine(Jan 02, 2017) Proceeds from a so-called revolutionary tax imposed on wood sales was transferred to his personal accounts, prosecutors allege. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) One of the pillars of Mr. Trump’s campaign was his intention to revive the fortunes of the coal industry through support of so-called clean coal. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) adj doubtful or suspect these so-called experts are no help Syn alleged, supposed questionable subject to question |
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