| 释义 |
ap·pel·la·tion
I. \ˌapəˈlāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English appellacioun, from Latin appellation-, appellatio, from appellatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. obsolete : the act of appealing especially to a higher court or authority
2. archaic : the act of calling by a name
3. : a name or title by which a person, thing, or clan is called and known : designation
< he had received the added appellation of Jerry — Charles Dickens >
< none of us was well acquainted with the road; indeed, I could see nothing which was fairly entitled to that appellation — George Borrow >
II. noun
Etymology: French
: a geographical name (as of a viticultural region, village, or vineyard) under which a winegrower is authorized to identify and market wine ; also : the area designated by such a name |