so-called

• 用于表示某个词语或说法所描述的人或事物未必准确、恰当，常含贬义或不赞同的意味。

Used to indicate that a word or phrase used to describe someone or something is not necessarily accurate or appropriate.

1. Doubtful or suspectB2formal

   Used to indicate that a name or term is not believed to be appropriate or accurate.

   所谓的

   • The so-called expert couldn't answer a single question.
   • His so-called friends abandoned him when he needed help.
   • The so-called solution only made the problem worse.

   同义词allegedostensibleprofessedputativeself-styledsoi-disantsupposedwould-be

   反义词actualauthenticgenuinerealtrue

2. Commonly namedB2formal

   Used to introduce the name that is commonly used for something, often implying the name is misleading or not fully accurate.

   所谓的

   • The so-called 'paperless office' still uses a lot of paper.
   • The so-called 'free market' is heavily regulated.
   • The so-called 'miracle drug' had serious side effects.

   同义词allegednominalostensibleprofessedputativeself-styledsupposedwould-be