so-called /ˈsoʊˈkɑːld/ adjective Learner's definition of SO-CALLED
always used before a noun
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used to indicate the name that is commonly or usually used for something人称…的;号称…的 2
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used to indicate a name or description that you think is not really right or suitable所谓的 -
I was lied to by a so-called friend. [=by someone who claims to be my friend but who is not really my friend]我被一个所谓的朋友欺骗了。
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The restaurant's so-called specials can be ordered any day of the week.这家餐馆所谓的特价菜在一周任何一天都可以点。