anonymous
UK/əˈnɒnɪməs/US/ә'nɒnimәs/
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Definitions
adj.
Not identified by name; of unknown identity
匿名的，不具名的
adj.
Lacking distinctive character or individuality; impersonal
无特色的，没有个性的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedan- (without) + onym (name) + -ous (adj.) = 'without a name.' The Greek branch of the name root spells it -onym instead of nomin-, but it's the same idea. An anonymous letter is one with no name attached; by extension, an anonymous office block is one with no character of its own.
Root nomin still carries 38 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.remain anonymous保持匿名
- 2.anonymous letter匿名信
- 3.anonymous source匿名消息来源
- 4.anonymous donor匿名捐赠者
- 5.wish to stay anonymous希望匿名
Example Sentences
- 1.
The donor wished to remain anonymous.
- 2.
She received an anonymous letter threatening her.
- 3.
The suburb felt cold and anonymous, with identical houses everywhere.