epithet

🇺🇸 /ˈepɪθet/ 🇬🇧 /ˈepɪθet/
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noun
R

A word or phrase that describes a person or thing, often used to praise or criticize.

The reporter used the epithet 'heroic' to describe the brave firefighter.

形容词,用于描述消防员的英勇

R

An insulting word or phrase used to describe a person or group.

The hateful epithets on the wall were quickly removed by the community.

名词,指墙上的仇恨性称呼

translation

n. 称谓, 蔑称

词形变化

Plural epithets