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in name only

/ɪn neɪm ˈəʊnli/

翻译: 用来描述某事物仅有一个头衔、标签或名义,却没有与该名称相符的实质、权利或本质。

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/ɪn neɪm ˈəʊnli/C1formal
  • zh用来描述某事物仅有一个头衔、标签或名义,却没有与该名称相符的实质、权利或本质。

Used to describe something that exists or is called by a particular title or label, but lacks the true qualities, rights, or substance associated with that name.

  1. Not in realityB2formal

    Used to describe something that exists or is called a certain thing, but does not have the true qualities or reality of that thing.

    zh徒有其名

    • He is the manager in name only; his assistant makes all the decisions.
    • Their marriage was in name only; they lived in separate houses.
    • The company is a charity in name only, as it makes large profits.