nickname
US /ˈnɪk.neɪm/
UK /ˈnɪk.neɪm/
名词
绰号, 昵称
a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
示例:
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His nickname is 'Speedy' because he runs so fast.
他的绰号是“飞毛腿”，因为他跑得很快。
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Do you have a nickname?
你有绰号吗？
动词
给...起绰号, 昵称
give a nickname to (someone or something)
示例:
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They decided to nickname their new puppy 'Shadow' because it followed them everywhere.
他们决定给他们的新小狗起绰号“影子”，因为它总是跟着他们。
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He was nicknamed 'The Rocket' for his incredible speed.
他因其惊人的速度而被昵称为“火箭”。