"quote unquote" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 引號（口語用法）- 所謂的

Definition

在口語中用來表示你說的是引用別人的話，或是對這些話帶有諷刺或質疑的語氣。常用來強調這些詞語，表達懷疑或不同意。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

僅用於口語，通常在要強調或諷刺的詞語前後說：“He is a quote unquote expert.” 表示諷刺、懷疑或否定。有時會配合用手做出引號的動作。

Examples

He is a quote unquote expert, but I don't trust his advice.

他是所謂的**引號**專家，但我不信任他的建議。

This is the quote unquote best restaurant in town.

這是**引號**全城最好的餐廳。

My boss gave me a quote unquote promotion, but nothing changed.

我老闆給了我一個**引號**升職，但什麼也沒變。

She says she's on a quote unquote diet, but I saw her eating cake.

她說她在**引號**減肥，但我看到她在喫蛋糕。

I "forgot" to do the quote unquote important report he asked for.

我「忘記」了他要求的那份**引號**重要報告。

Kids these days are so quote unquote independent, but still ask their parents for money.

現在的孩子們都說很**引號**獨立，但還是會跟父母要錢。