英语词汇“epitaph”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

An epitaph is an inscription on a gravestone. Famous for his comedic jabs at the City of Brotherly Love, writer W.C. Fields once said he wanted "I'd rather be living in Philadelphia" as the epitaph on his tombstone.

Once you trace this word back to its origins, you'll never forget its meaning. Forms of it show up in Middle English, Old French, Latin, and, before that, Greek: epi- "upon" and taphos "tomb." This gives us a mini history lesson on burial traditions. For thousands of years various societies have carved poetic, weepy, and witty words onto the monuments marking the final resting places of famous and infamous citizens.

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epitaph / epithet

An epitaph is written on a tombstone. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone. Halloween graves often combine them: "Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank."

Epitaph is usually the words inscribed on the stone, but it can also be a memorial statement about someone who has died. Epitaphs are usually grave (ha ha), but old ones can sometimes be unintentionally funny, like this one: "Here lies Lester Moore/Four slugs/From a forty-four/No less/No more." Here are some other examples of epitaph:

"Here lies one whose name was writ in water," is the epitaph he composed for his grave, in Rome. (New York Times)

Her epitaph, being written in brass instead of marble, has escaped the wear and tear of nearly three centuries. (Hunter Joseph)

He has picked out a cemetery plot, selected his tombstone and written his epitaph. (New York Times)

An epithet is a description of someone, often a nickname, like if you're tall and people call you Daddy Long Legs. It's not necessarily an insult, but these days it's used that way a lot, like a racial or sexist slur. It's the kind of thing people sling at each other, like "red headed stepchild." An epithet can be negative, but it doesn't have to be:

According to legend, it is the Golden State — an epithet that might originate from the discovery of gold in California in 1848. (The Independent)

Elizabeth Olsen still needs to be described as "Mary-Kate and Ashley's younger sister," but any day now she might shake that epithet. (New York Magazine)

Be wary if someone writes your epitaph, after all, it'll be inscribed on your grave. But don't be afraid of an epithet, or nickname, maybe they call you The Gorgeous Successful Person.

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epitaph: epitaphs

USAGE EXAMPLES

Today, these words read more like an epitaph than a commemoration.

New York Times(Dec 30, 2016)

He added one word, which would become an epitaph for that freshman class’ time in the program: “again.”

Los Angeles Times(Nov 25, 2016)

Formed in 2011, the Garden issued its early music on the famed Burger Records imprint, and is now on the larger Epitaph.

Los Angeles Times(Nov 19, 2016)

1n an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

Hyper

inscription, lettering

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

2n a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person

Hyper

commemoration, memorial, remembrance

a recognition of meritorious service

单词	epitaph
释义	epitaph (once / 1523 pages) n An epitaph is an inscription on a gravestone. Famous for his comedic jabs at the City of Brotherly Love, writer W.C. Fields once said he wanted "I'd rather be living in Philadelphia" as the epitaph on his tombstone. Once you trace this word back to its origins, you'll never forget its meaning. Forms of it show up in Middle English, Old French, Latin, and, before that, Greek: epi- "upon" and taphos "tomb." This gives us a mini history lesson on burial traditions. For thousands of years various societies have carved poetic, weepy, and witty words onto the monuments marking the final resting places of famous and infamous citizens. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS epitaph / epithet An epitaph is written on a tombstone. An epithet is a nickname or a description of someone. Halloween graves often combine them: "Here lies Fearsome Frank, who bet that he could rob a bank." Epitaph is usually the words inscribed on the stone, but it can also be a memorial statement about someone who has died. Epitaphs are usually grave (ha ha), but old ones can sometimes be unintentionally funny, like this one: "Here lies Lester Moore/Four slugs/From a forty-four/No less/No more." Here are some other examples of epitaph: "Here lies one whose name was writ in water," is the epitaph he composed for his grave, in Rome. (New York Times) Her epitaph, being written in brass instead of marble, has escaped the wear and tear of nearly three centuries. (Hunter Joseph) He has picked out a cemetery plot, selected his tombstone and written his epitaph. (New York Times) An epithet is a description of someone, often a nickname, like if you're tall and people call you Daddy Long Legs. It's not necessarily an insult, but these days it's used that way a lot, like a racial or sexist slur. It's the kind of thing people sling at each other, like "red headed stepchild." An epithet can be negative, but it doesn't have to be: According to legend, it is the Golden State — an epithet that might originate from the discovery of gold in California in 1848. (The Independent) Elizabeth Olsen still needs to be described as "Mary-Kate and Ashley's younger sister," but any day now she might shake that epithet. (New York Magazine) Be wary if someone writes your epitaph, after all, it'll be inscribed on your grave. But don't be afraid of an epithet, or nickname, maybe they call you The Gorgeous Successful Person. WORD FAMILY epitaph: epitaphs USAGE EXAMPLES Today, these words read more like an epitaph than a commemoration. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) He added one word, which would become an epitaph for that freshman class’ time in the program: “again.” Los Angeles Times(Nov 25, 2016) Formed in 2011, the Garden issued its early music on the famed Burger Records imprint, and is now on the larger Epitaph. Los Angeles Times(Nov 19, 2016) 1n an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there Hyper inscription, lettering letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something 2n a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person Hyper commemoration, memorial, remembrance a recognition of meritorious service
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