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middle name

/ˈmɪd.əl neɪm/

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phrase

/ˈmɪd.əl neɪm/B1formal
  • ruИмя, которое стоит между именем и фамилией человека, часто используемое для чествования члена семьи или как второе личное имя. Также используется в переносном смысле для описания качества или характеристики, сильно ассоциирующейся с кем-либо.

A name that comes between a person's first name and surname, often used to honor a family member or as a second given name. Also used figuratively to describe a quality or characteristic strongly associated with someone.

  1. Second given nameA2formal

    A name that comes between a person's first name and surname, often given in honor of a relative or family tradition.

    ruВторое имя

    • Her middle name is Elizabeth, after her grandmother.
    • He always uses his middle initial when signing documents.
    • Many people choose to omit their middle name in everyday use.
  2. Characteristic traitB2informal

    Used figuratively to describe a quality or characteristic that is very typical of a person.

    ruОтличительная черта

    • Patience is her middle name; she never gets upset.
    • Adventure is his middle name; he's always traveling.
    • Efficiency is my middle name when it comes to organizing events.