name-drop

短语

vi. 说出高官和名人以抬高身价

词形变化

name-drops 三单 name-dropping 现在分词 name-dropped 过去式 name-dropped 过去分词

别名

name drop

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To casually mention a well-known or illustrious person or the titles of their works, often implying familiarity or association, especially in order to impress others, increase one's status, or to appear knowledgeable or fashionable.

    及物/不及物

词汇关系

动词

上位词 6

name mention refer advert cite bring up

词源

From name + drop.

来源：wiktionary