epithets是什么意思？

epithets

• n. （表示性质、特征等的）词语( epithet的名词复数 )；

例句

• Be sparing of your epithets. 不要随便议论人.
• He cursed me, using a lot of rude epithets. 他用上许多粗鲁的修饰词来诅咒我.
• He insulted me, using rude epithets. 他用粗话诅咒我.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-COUNT
  表述形容词，修饰语（用以批评或称赞某人）
  An epithet is an adjective or short phrase which is used as a way of criticizing or praising someone.
  例句
  ...the religious issue which led to the epithet 'bible-basher'. 导致出现“《圣经》的狂热宣讲者”这一称谓的宗教问题