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epithet
[英] [ˈepəˌθet] [美] [ˈɛpəˌθɛt] 生词本

n.

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1. N-COUNT 表述形容词，修饰语（用以批评或称赞某人） An epithet is an adjective or short phrase which is used as a way of criticizing or praising someone. 

  • ...the religious issue which led to the epithet 'bible-basher'.

    导致出现“《圣经》的狂热宣讲者”这一称谓的宗教问题

Noun

1. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase;

  • "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me"

2. descriptive word or phrase