anonymous
anonymous
a∙non∙y∙mous / əˈnɑnəməs ; əˈnɔnəməs /
◙adj
1. unknown by name
• 无名的，不署名的:
»the anonymous author of a collection of poems
一本诗集的佚名作者
»anonymous donor / benefactor
»the anonymous donor of a large sum of money
捐赠了一大笔钱的无名氏
»According to one employee, who wishes toremain anonymous, the company engaged in illegal activities.
根据一位不愿透露姓名的员工所述，这家公司曾从事非法活动。
2. done, sent, or given by someone who does not want their name to be known
• 匿名的，不知姓名的:
»an anonymous donation of $5,000
一位不具名人士捐赠的 5000 美元
»anonymous phone call / letter etc ( = one that is often unpleasant or contains threats )
匿名电话/信等
3. [written] uninteresting in features or qualities – used to show disapproval
• 无特色的〔含贬义〕:
»grey, anonymous housing estates
灰暗而无特色的住宅区
♦anonymouslyadv.
