epithet
US /ˈep.ə.θet/
UK /ˈep.ə.θet/
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綽號, 稱號, 修飾語
an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned
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The king was often referred to by the epithet 'the Great'.
國王常被稱為“大帝”這一稱號。
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Her cruel epithets wounded his pride.
她刻薄的言辭傷害了他的自尊。