name
含义: A word or set of words by which a person, place, or thing is known
A name is an identifying label given to a person, place, thing, or concept. As a verb, it means to give a name to something or to identify by name. Common expressions include 'in the name of' (on behalf of or for the sake of), 'make a name for oneself' (become famous), and 'name and shame' (publicly identify wrongdoers).
例句
- What's your name? 你叫什么名字?¿Cómo te llamas?お名前は何ですか?이름이 뭐예요?
- They named their daughter after her grandmother. 他们以祖母的名字给女儿取名。Le pusieron a su hija el nombre de su abuela.彼らは娘に祖母にちなんだ名前を付けました。그들은 딸에게 할머니의 이름을 따서 이름을 지었습니다.
- He's made quite a name for himself in the music industry. 他在音乐界已经很有名气了。Se ha hecho un nombre en la industria musical.彼は音楽業界でかなり名を上げています。그는 음악 업계에서 꽤 이름을 알렸습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'nama', from Proto-Germanic 'namo'. Related to Latin 'nomen' and Greek 'onoma' — all from the same ancient Indo-European root, showing how fundamental naming has been to human civilisation.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The word 'name' comes from Old English 'nama,' related to Latin 'nomen' and Greek 'onoma.' This ancient root appears across many languages, showing how fundamental the concept of naming has been to human civilisation since prehistoric times.
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