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surnames

/ˈsɜːneɪmz/ /ˈsɝˌneɪmz/

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noun

姓氏，姓。

An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.

Examples :

"In many cultures, people inherit their surnames from their parents, signifying their family lineage. "

在很多文化中，人们从父母那里继承姓氏，这代表着他们的家族血统。

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noun

姓氏，姓。

An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.

Examples :

"In many cultures, people share the same surnames, indicating they are related to each other. "

在许多文化中，人们使用相同的姓氏，这表明他们之间存在亲属关系。

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noun

姓氏，姓。

The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name.

Examples :

"In many cultures, children inherit their surnames from their parents. "

在很多文化中，孩子们的姓氏会继承自他们的父母。

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noun

氏族名, 姓氏.

(Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, prominent families often had hereditary surnames, like "Julius" in "Gaius Julius Caesar," which distinguished them from other families with the same given name. "

在古罗马，显赫的家族通常拥有世袭的氏族名（姓氏），比如“盖乌斯·尤利乌斯·凯撒”中的“尤利乌斯”，这能将他们与其他拥有相同名字的家族区分开来。

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noun

姓氏, 姓。

Examples :

"In some cultures, marriages are often arranged between families sharing the same surnames, ensuring strong clan ties. "

在某些文化中，为了确保家族纽带的紧密，经常会安排拥有相同姓氏的家族之间联姻。

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verb

冠姓，赐姓。

To give a surname to.

Examples :

"The king surnamed his loyal knight "Lionheart" for his bravery in battle. "

国王因为这位忠诚的骑士在战场上的英勇表现而赐姓他为“狮心”。

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verb

称呼其姓，以姓相称。

To call by a surname.

Examples :

"The teacher often surnames students by their last names during roll call. "

点名的时候，老师经常用姓来称呼学生。

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