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Call after Meaning in English

expression

ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈæftɝ
KAWL AF-ter
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɑːftɐ
KAWL AHF-tuh

释义

To give someone or something the same name as another person, usually as an honor or tradition.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used to talk about naming babies, pets, or places. The structure is typically 'call (someone) after (someone else)'. In American English, 'name after' is also commonly used. Don't confuse with 'call back' (to return a phone call).

例句

They called their son after his grandfather.

basic

The school was called after a famous scientist.

basic

They called the cat after a cartoon character.

basic

I was called after my great-uncle who fought in the war.

natural

Is there a reason you called your daughter after your mother?

natural

He joked that their boat was called after a pirate ship from a movie.

natural