英语中“name”可不是只有“名字”一种意思

Name在英语中的含义有很多种,不单单只“名字”一种意思,它与不同的短语组成表达,意思都不一样噢~01.The name of the game 关键/实质直译为“游戏的名字”,引申意为“关键/实质”,表示较为重要的事情。Patience is the name of the game in fishing.钓鱼中耐性是关键。Success in school is the name of the game for children nowadays.如今对孩子来说,在学校取得好成绩是非常重要的。02.Make a name for yourself 成名、出名How do you make a name for yourself without scoring the basketball?在篮球场上你如果没有得分的强项,如何能有名气呢?03.Someone’s name is mud 某人声名狼藉/臭名昭著Mud是泥土意思,这个短语的意思即为某人的名声扫地、臭名昭著。Your name is mud,you can’t use the car for a whole month.你的信用不良(名声不好),这个月内不许再用车。04.Call someone's names 谩骂某人It is not polite to call a person’s names.骂人是不礼貌的行为。05.Not have a penny to your name 一文不值、一贫如洗At the moment he does not have a penny to his name.当时他一贫如洗、身无分文。