Word · CEFR B2
so-called
/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/
adjective
所谓的；通常所说的
commonly named; called in this way
中性用法，表示某人或某物通常被这样称呼
- 1.
So named; commonly called.
如此称呼；通常叫做
- 2.
doubtful or suspect
可疑的
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
In use
The so-called bargain turned out to be a waste of money.
Her so-called friend never offered any real help.
We followed the so-called shortcut and got lost in the forest.
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。
The so-called solution didn't work.
那个所谓的解决方案没用。
Common mistakes
Connections
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
- 所谓的自由
- Under the new regime, they enjoy a so-called freedom that is heavily controlled.在新政权下，他们享有的是受到严格控制的所谓自由。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
念作“so-called”，实为“所谓的”，但暗藏怀疑——提醒自己别轻信。
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。
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.