so-called

/ˌsəʊˈkɔːld/ adjective
标准词条 CET-4
一句话记住

所谓的；号称的

释义与例句

adjective 所谓的；号称的
used to show that you do not think the word used to describe somebody/something is correct
  1. The so-called expert could not answer even the simplest question.
    那位所谓的专家连最简单的问题都回答不上来。
  2. Their so-called friendship ended the moment she needed help.
    他们所谓的友谊在她需要帮助时就结束了。
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  1. This so-called bargain turned out to be a complete waste of money.
    这个所谓的便宜货结果完全是浪费钱。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 so（如此）+ called（被称作）= 被如此称呼的，常含贬义。

词族与关联词

同义词
  • alleged 所谓的；声称的
    alleged 强调未经证实的声称；so-called 更带有说话人的怀疑或讽刺语气。
    The alleged thief was later proven innocent. 那个所谓的小偷后来被证明是无辜的。
反义词
  • actual 实际的
    actual 强调真实存在的，与 so-called 暗示的名不副实形成对照。
    The actual cost was much lower than expected. 实际成本比预期低得多。
常见搭配
  • so-called expert 所谓的专家
    The so-called expert failed to predict the crisis. 那位所谓的专家没能预测到这场危机。
  • so-called friend 所谓的朋友
    Her so-called friends abandoned her when trouble came. 她那些所谓的朋友在困难来临时抛弃了她。