"quote unquote" in Chinese (Simplified)
引号(口语用法)- 所谓的
Definition
在口语中用来表示所说的话是引用他人的,或者用于表达对这些话的讽刺或怀疑。通常用来强调这些词,表达质疑或不同意。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
只用于口语,通常在被引用或讽刺的词之前和之后说:“He is a quote unquote expert.” 表达讽刺、怀疑或不认可时用。有时说话者会用手作引号手势。
Examples
He is a quote unquote expert, but I don't trust his advice.
他是所谓的**引号**专家,但我不相信他的建议。
This is the quote unquote best restaurant in town.
这是**引号**全城最好的餐厅。
My boss gave me a quote unquote promotion, but nothing changed.
我老板给了我一个**引号**升职,但什么也没变。
She says she's on a quote unquote diet, but I saw her eating cake.
她说她在**引号**减肥,可我看到她在吃蛋糕。
I "forgot" to do the quote unquote important report he asked for.
我“忘记了”他要求的那个**引号**重要的报告。
Kids these days are so quote unquote independent, but still ask their parents for money.
现在的孩子们看起来很**引号**独立,其实还总是向父母要钱。