"nicknamed" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 被称为（绰号）

Definition

被赋予一个特别的或非正式的名字，通常是在真实名字之外。用于某人或某物被叫另一个名字时，常常是简短或有趣的名字。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Nicknamed”常用于被动语态 ('was/were nicknamed')，通常表示一个非正式或亲切的称呼，不是正式名字。不要与“named”（官方命名）混淆。

Examples

He was nicknamed 'Buddy' by his friends.

他的朋友们给他**起了外号**“Buddy”。

The city is nicknamed 'The Big Apple'.

这座城市被**称为**“大苹果”。

The small dog was nicknamed 'Tiny'.

那只小狗被**起外号**叫“Tiny”。

Everyone in college nicknamed him 'Professor' because he loved to give advice.

在大学，大家都**叫他外号**“教授”，因为他喜欢给建议。

She’s nicknamed 'Speedy' after winning every race.

她在每场比赛获胜后被**叫做**“Speedy”。

The old car was nicknamed 'The Beast' by its owner for its loud engine.

车主因为发动机声音大，给旧车**取了外号**“野兽”。