alias

🇬🇧 UK/ˈeɪliəs/🇺🇸 US/'eiliæs/

GREC1

Definitions

n.

An assumed or alternative name used by a person or assigned to something

别名，化名

v.

To assign an additional or alternative name to a person or entity

给……起别名

adv.

Otherwise known as; also called

又名，别名为

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword

aliasother

=alias

Common Collocations

1.assumed alias假名
2.use alias使用化名
3.goes by alias以...的名义

Example Sentences

1.
The spy operated under an alias to avoid detection.
2.
The criminal used several aliases to avoid being tracked by authorities.
3.
The criminal used an alias to hide his identity.
4.
He published novels under an alias to maintain his privacy.

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