Word · CEFR B2
so-called
/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/
adjective
所谓的；通常所说的
核心释义
中性用法，表示某人或某物通常被这样称呼
commonly named; called in this way
- 1.
如此称呼；通常叫做
So named; commonly called.
- 2.
可疑的
doubtful or suspect
所谓的；名不副实的；如此称呼；通常叫做；可疑的；所谓的；号称的；[法] 所谓的
用法In use
The so-called bargain turned out to be a waste of money.
用法提示：so-called 作定语形容词，表示“所谓的”，暗示名不副实。
Her so-called friend never offered any real help.
用法提示：so-called 作定语形容词，表示“所谓的”，含怀疑语气。
We followed the so-called shortcut and got lost in the forest.
用法提示：so-called 作定语形容词，表示“所谓的”，暗示实际并非如此。
these so-called experts are no help
so-called + noun
表示怀疑或不认同，常带讽刺意味。
He is a so-called expert.
他是个所谓的专家。
the so-called + noun
用在定冠词后强调特定对象，语气依然带有怀疑。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- so-called expert
- 所谓的专家
- The so-called expert couldn't answer a single question from the audience.这位所谓的专家无法回答观众的任何问题。
- so-called friend
- 所谓的朋友
- He turned out to be a so-called friend who only called when he needed money.他原来只是一个所谓的朋友，只有在需要钱的时候才会打电话。
- so-called solution
- 所谓的解决方案
- The so-called solution only made the problem worse.这个所谓的解决方案只会让问题更糟。
- so-called progress
- 所谓的进步
- The so-called progress has come at the cost of the environment.所谓的进步是以环境为代价的。
- so-called freedom
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
念作“so-called”，实为“所谓的”，但暗藏怀疑——提醒自己别轻信。
语境与语域Context & Register
常见场景：批评、评论、正式写作 通常用于表示对某事物真实性的怀疑，多出现在正式或批判性语境中。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the exact /ɔːld/ rhyme (as in 'called'). Note that words like 'scalded' (/skɔːldɪd/) or 'faulted' (/fɔːltɪd/) look similar but have different vowel sounds or extra syllables and do not rhyme.
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.