epithet
US /ˈep.ə.θet/
UK /ˈep.ə.θet/
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绰号, 称号, 修饰语
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'.
国王常被称为“大帝”这一称号。
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Her cruel epithets wounded his pride.
她刻薄的言辞伤害了他的自尊。