title
Meaning: The name of a book, film, or work; a word indicating rank or profession
The word 'title' refers to the name given to a book, film, song, or other creative work. It also means a word used before someone's name to show their rank, profession, or marital status (Mr, Mrs, Dr, Professor). Additionally, it can refer to the legal right of ownership.
Examples
- What's the title of that book you're reading? 你正在读的那本书叫什么名字?¿Cuál es el título del libro que estás leyendo?あなたが読んでいるその本のタイトルは何ですか?지금 읽고 계신 그 책의 제목이 뭔가요?
- She holds the title of Chief Executive Officer. 她拥有首席执行官的头衔。Ella ostenta el título de Directora Ejecutiva.彼女は最高経営責任者の肩書きを持っています。그녀는 최고경영자라는 직함을 가지고 있습니다.
- They finally received the title to their new house. 他们终于拿到了新房子的产权证。Finalmente recibieron el título de propiedad de su nueva casa.彼らはついに新しい家の権利証を受け取りました。그들은 마침내 새 집의 소유권 증서를 받았습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'title', from Latin 'titulus' meaning 'inscription, heading, label'. The sense of 'a name of rank' and 'a name of a book' both developed from the original idea of a label or inscription.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
From Latin 'titulus' meaning an inscription or label. In medieval times, titles were inscribed on scrolls to identify their contents.
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