Name after Meaning in English
expression
ˈneɪm/ /ˈæftɝ
NAYM AF-ter
nˈeɪm/ /ˈɑːftɐ
NAYM AHFT-uh
释义
To give someone or something the same name as another person, usually as a way to honor them.
用法与细微差别
'Name after' is often used to show honor or respect; commonly used with people, places, or things. Structure: 'I was named after my grandfather.' Not to be confused with 'name for,' which can mean 'to appoint'.
Spanish: poner el nombre de - nombrar en honor aPortuguese (BR): dar o pôr o nome em homenagem aPortuguese (PT): dar o pôr o nome em homenagem aChinese (Simplified): 以...命名Chinese (Traditional): 以...命名Hindi: के नाम पर रखनाArabic: تسمية على اسمBengali: নাম রাখা (সম্মানে) - অনুসরণে নামকরণ করাRussian: назвать в честьJapanese: 〜にちなんで名付けるVietnamese: đặt tên theoKorean: ~의 이름을 따서 짓다Turkish: adını ...dan almak - ... adına koymakUrdu: کے نام پر رکھناIndonesian: menamai sesuai dengan - dinamai menurut
例句
He was named after his father.
basic
The school was named after a local hero.
basic
My cat is named after a famous singer.
basic
I was actually named after my great-grandmother.
natural
Did you know the street is named after a famous scientist?
natural
They named the baby after their best friend.
natural