named
named — 動詞
- namedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- nameds3rd person singular
- namedding-ing form
- nameddedpast simple
1. to give a person, animal, or thing a particular word or set of words so that peo
命名；取名
為人或事物取一個名字
to give a person, animal, or thing a particular word or set of words so that people can call them by that word
Wei and Hana named their baby daughter after Amara's Taiwanese grandmother.
Wei 和 Hana 以 Amara 的台灣祖母之名為他們的女兒命名。
collocation: named after someone
The research team named the new planet Kepler-9b after the telescope that discovered it.
研究團隊以發現這顆行星的望遠鏡為名，將它命名為 Kepler-9b。
passive: be named + complement
Kwame named his old car Betsy because it always made strange noises.
Kwame 因為他的老車總是發出奇怪的聲音，所以幫它取名為 Betsy。
Niran and his sister named their new kitten Mishti after the sweet they both loved.
Niran 和他的妹妹以他們都喜歡的甜點為新小貓取名為 Mishti。
文法句型
name + object + after + person
name + object + complement (name/title)
be named + complement
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice (be named). Common with the prepositions 'after' (British) and 'for' (American) to indicate the person or thing something is named in honour of.
常見錯誤
2. to say or write the name of a person, place, or thing, especially in order to id
說出；指名
說出或指出某人或某物的名稱
to say or write the name of a person, place, or thing, especially in order to identify them
The witness was too afraid to name the person who attacked her outside the bank.
那位目擊者太害怕了，不敢說出在銀行外襲擊她的人的名字。
name + object (person identified)
Can you name all the capital cities in South America without looking at a map?
你能不靠地圖，說出南美洲所有首都的名稱嗎？
The report named three companies that had broken the environmental safety rules.
這份報告點名了三家違反環境安全規定的公司。
The shop assistant could not name the exact brand of olive oil the customer wanted.
店員說不出顧客想要的那款橄欖油的確切品牌。
- conceal
to keep a name hidden
文法句型
name + object (person/thing)
name + list of items
can you name + ...
用法筆記
Can be followed by a single noun or a list of items. Often used in questions with 'can' to test knowledge. In negative sentences, 'did not name' or 'refused to name' is common when someone keeps a name secret.
常見錯誤
3. to officially choose someone for a particular job, position, or role within an o
任命；指派
正式選定某人擔任某職位
to officially choose someone for a particular job, position, or role within an organisation
The board of directors named Diego as the new head of the Asia-Pacific division.
董事會任命 Diego 為亞太區的新主管。
name + as + role
Amara was named captain of the school debating team after tryouts last Friday.
Amara 在上週五的試鏡後被選為學校辯論隊的隊長。
passive: be named + role
The university named Dr. Okafor the dean of the medical school in September.
那所大學於九月任命 Okafor 醫生為醫學院的院長。
Walid was named the head of the engineering department after fifteen years of service.
Walid 在服務十五年後被任命為工程部門的主管。
文法句型
name + object + as + role
name + object + role (no preposition)
be named + role
用法筆記
Common in formal contexts such as business, academia, and teams. Frequently used in the passive voice ('was named'). The preposition 'as' is optional in American English but common in British English.
常見錯誤
named — 名詞
1. a word or group of words that people use to call or talk about a specific person
名字；名稱
用來稱呼特定人或事物的詞語
a word or group of words that people use to call or talk about a specific person, place, animal, or thing
Please write your full name at the top of the application form.
請在申請表頂端寫下您的全名。
possessive + name
The name of the hotel was printed in gold letters above the main entrance.
那家飯店的名字用金色字體印在大門上方。
the name of + noun
Noa could not remember the name of the film they watched on Saturday night.
Noa 不記得他們週六晚上看的那部電影的名字。
Jenna checked the name of the restaurant on her phone before getting into the taxi.
Jenna 上了計程車前先用手機查了一下那間餐廳的名字。
- title
used for books, films, songs — not for people
- designation
very formal; used for official labels in organisations
- label
used for products or categories, not people
文法句型
possessive + name
the name of + noun
by name
用法筆記
The most basic and frequent sense of 'name'. It can refer to a first name, last name, full name, or the title of a thing. Often preceded by a possessive (my name, her name, the dog's name) or used in the pattern 'the name of [something]'.
常見錯誤
2. the opinion that people generally have about a person, company, or organisation,
名聲；名譽
大眾對某人或某機構的整體評價
the opinion that people generally have about a person, company, or organisation, especially whether it is good or bad
The little bakery built a good name for itself through fresh bread and friendly service.
那家小麵包店靠著新鮮的麵包和親切的服務，建立了良好的名聲。
build a good name (collocation)
Sofia made a name for herself as a talented pianist long before she turned twenty.
Sofia 早在二十歲之前就以才華洋溢的鋼琴家身分打響了名號。
make a name for oneself (idiom)
The company's name was ruined after the news about the pollution leaked to the press.
那間公司的名譽在污染消息洩漏給媒體後就毀了。
The neighbourhood restaurant earned a good name by always using fresh ingredients.
那間社區餐廳因為堅持使用新鮮食材而贏得了好名聲。
- reputation
more formal; used for both people and organisations
- fame
implies wide popularity, not necessarily earned
- standing
focuses on position or rank within a community
- disgrace
a complete loss of good reputation
文法句型
make a name for oneself
have a good/bad name
name + verb + be + ruined/made
用法筆記
Used with possessive adjectives (his good name, the company's name) or with verbs like 'make', 'build', 'earn', 'ruin', 'clear'. The phrase 'make a name for oneself' means to become famous or respected in a particular area.
常見錯誤
3. a famous person who is well known in a particular field such as sports, entertai
名人；大咖
在特定領域廣為人知的人物
a famous person who is well known in a particular field such as sports, entertainment, or business
The film festival attracted several big names from the world of international cinema.
那個電影節吸引了幾位國際影壇的重量級人物。
big name in + field
Liam became a household name after winning the Olympic gold medal in swimming.
Liam 在奧運游泳項目奪得金牌後，成了家喻戶曉的人物。
All the big names in jazz performed at the concert hall last autumn.
去年秋天，所有爵士樂界的知名人物都在音樂廳演出。
The art gallery opening attracted big names from the fashion world as well.
那場藝廊開幕也吸引了時尚界的重量級人物。
- celebrity
focuses on fame in entertainment or media
- star
usually implies talent in performing arts or sports
- household name
someone known by almost everyone in a society
- unknown
a person nobody has heard of
文法句型
big name in + field
household name
用法筆記
Often used in the plural ('big names', 'famous names'). 'Household name' means a person known by almost everyone in a country or community.
常見錯誤
4. a rude or insulting word or phrase that people use to describe someone in order
辱罵；惡名
侮辱或傷害他人的貶抑稱呼
a rude or insulting word or phrase that people use to describe someone in order to hurt or offend them
The other children called Mateo cruel names because of the way he dressed for school.
其他小孩因為 Mateo 上學的穿著方式，就用難聽的話罵他。
call someone names
During the argument, Jack started shouting names at his neighbour instead of discussing the real problem.
爭執過程中，Jack 不討論真正的問題，反而開始辱罵鄰居。
The politician denied using any bad names during the televised debate.
那位政治人物否認在電視辯論中使用任何辱罵的字眼。
The coach told the players never to call each other unpleasant names during practice.
教練告訴球員們在練習時絕對不要互相辱罵。
- compliment
a kind or praising remark
文法句型
call someone names
shout names at someone
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural and in the fixed expression 'call someone names' or 'shout names'. The verb 'call' takes the person as direct object and 'names' as the object complement — no preposition between them.
常見錯誤
5. a family, clan, or group of related people who share the same surname and are co
家族；氏族
共享同一姓氏的宗族體系
a family, clan, or group of related people who share the same surname and are considered part of a larger family line
The Sun family has been respected in this region for more than four hundred years of trade.
孫氏家族在這個地區經商已有四百多年的歷史，一直備受敬重。
Members of the Patel family gather every year to celebrate their shared history and traditions.
Patel 家族的成員每年都會聚在一起，慶祝他們共同的歷史與傳統。
the + family + name
The Huang name has been known in this village for its scholars for many generations.
黃氏家族在這座村莊以世代出學者而聞名。
The O'Brien name carries a long history in Irish literature and music.
O'Brien 這個姓氏在愛爾蘭文學與音樂中有著悠久的歷史。
文法句型
the + name + verb (has/holds...)
possessive + name
用法筆記
This sense is formal and usually refers to a family lineage or clan over multiple generations. Often appears with possessive determiners or in historical contexts. 'The name' can stand for the reputation of an entire family line.
常見錯誤
named — 形容詞
- namedpositive
- nameddercomparative
- nameddestsuperlative
1. having a particular name; called or known by a specific name
名叫；名為
被賦予特定名字的
having a particular name; called or known by a specific name
A young artist named Ananya won the first prize in the national painting competition.
一位名叫 Ananya 的年輕藝術家在全國繪畫比賽中獲得首獎。
named + proper name (identifier)
The Okafor family adopted a rescue dog named Max from the animal shelter on Elm Street.
Okafor 一家從 Elm 街的動物收容所領養了一隻名叫 Max 的救援犬。
Sophie lives on a quiet street named after a famous poet from the nineteenth century.
Sophie 住在一條以十九世紀著名詩人命名的安靜街道上。
A young chef named Rodrigo opened a small restaurant near the river market.
一位名叫 Rodrigo 的年輕廚師在河邊市場附近開了一家小餐館。
文法句型
named + proper name
a person/place/thing named + ...
用法筆記
This adjective always appears directly before a name or is followed by 'after'. It is the participle form of the verb and is used to identify what someone or something is called. Common in stories and descriptions: 'a boy named...', 'a street named...'.
常見錯誤
2. well known and highly respected, especially because of skill or achievement in a
知名的
因成就而廣為人知的
well known and highly respected, especially because of skill or achievement in a particular field
Several named artists contributed their work to the charity auction for earthquake relief.
好幾位知名藝術家為地震賑災慈善拍賣會貢獻了自己的作品。
The restaurant's named chef, Mateo Torres, trained at a famous cooking school in France.
這家餐廳的名廚 Mateo Torres 曾在法國一所著名的烹飪學校受訓。
named + profession (attributive)
The conference brought together named scientists from five different countries.
這場會議匯集了來自五個國家的知名科學家。
A named sculptor was commissioned to create a statue for the town square.
一位知名雕刻家受委託為城鎮廣場創作一座雕像。
- well-known
more natural in everyday English; equally common
- famous
stronger; implies very wide recognition
- established
focuses on having a solid reputation over time
- unknown
not known or recognised
文法句型
named + noun (artist/chef/designer)
用法筆記
Unlike sense adj/1, this sense does not introduce a specific name but describes a person as being famous or established. It appears before the noun: 'named artist', 'named designer'. Rarely used in the comparative form.
常見錯誤
3. featuring or involving many famous people, especially in entertainment events or
明星雲集的
邀請許多知名人士參與的
featuring or involving many famous people, especially in entertainment events or productions
The awards ceremony was a named event, attended by Hollywood stars and international media.
那場頒獎典禮是眾星雲集的盛會，好萊塢明星與國際媒體都出席了。
named + event (featuring celebrities whose names draw attention)
The boutique only carries clothing from named designers whose collections appear at Fashion Week.
那間精品店只販售知名設計師的服飾，他們的作品系列會在時裝週亮相。
named + profession (featuring well-known names in a field)
The film festival was a named event with famous directors on every panel.
那個電影節是眾星雲集的盛會，每個座談會都有知名導演參與。
The museum gala was a named occasion attended by art collectors from Europe.
博物館的晚宴是一場名人雲集的場合，歐洲各地的藝術收藏家都出席了。
- star-studded
informal and vivid; suggests many celebrities
- glamorous
focuses on the attractive, exciting quality
- all-star
common for sports events or music collaborations
- low-key
informal and not attracting celebrity attention
文法句型
named + event/production
用法筆記
Less common than other adjective senses. Used mainly in marketing and event contexts. 'Named' in this sense means the event features celebrities whose names draw attention. Not used to describe individual people.