"nicknamed" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 被稱為（綽號）

Definition

被賦予一個特別的或非正式的名字，通常是在真實名字之外。用於某人或某物被叫另一個名字時，常常是簡短或有趣的名字。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Nicknamed”常用被動語態（'was/were nicknamed'），通常指非正式或親切的稱呼，並非正式名字。不要和“named”（官方名稱）混淆。

Examples

He was nicknamed 'Buddy' by his friends.

他的朋友們給他**起了外號**“Buddy”。

The city is nicknamed 'The Big Apple'.

這座城市被**稱為**“大蘋果”。

The small dog was nicknamed 'Tiny'.

那隻小狗被**起外號**叫“Tiny”。

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

在大學，大家都**叫他外號**“教授”，因為他喜歡給建議。

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

她在每場比賽獲勝後被**叫做**“Speedy”。

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

車主因為引擎很響，把舊車**取外號**叫“野獸”。