If you are anonymous, nobody knows your name. You are a secret person. For example, if you send a letter but do not write your name, the letter is anonymous.
You use this word when someone wants to stay hidden. Maybe a person gives money to a school but says, 'Please do not say my name.' That person is anonymous.
Anonymous is used when identity is not revealed. It is common in news reports about anonymous sources who give information to journalists without being identified to protect their safety.
In the digital age, being anonymous is a choice. People use tools to browse the web anonymously to protect their data. It implies a deliberate effort to keep one's personal details private.
The term carries significant weight in legal and ethical discourse. An anonymous complaint in a workplace requires careful handling to ensure fairness while respecting the whistleblower's right to remain unknown.
Etymologically rooted in the Greek concept of anonymia, the word transcends simple name-withholding to represent a state of being 'nameless' or 'faceless' within a collective. It is a cornerstone of privacy theory and literary criticism regarding authorship.
anonymous 30秒了解
- Means 'without a name'.
- Used for privacy and secrecy.
- Common in journalism and tech.
- Noun form is 'anonymity'.
When we say someone is anonymous, we simply mean that their identity is hidden. Think of a secret admirer sending a card without signing it; that card is anonymous.
It is a very useful word in the modern digital age. We often talk about anonymous tips given to the police or anonymous surveys where you can share your honest opinion without worrying about who sees it. It is all about privacy and keeping a low profile.
The word anonymous comes from the Greek word anōnymos, which literally means 'without a name'. It combines an- (without) and onyma (name).
It entered the English language in the early 17th century. Historically, it was used to describe authors who wanted to avoid criticism or persecution for their ideas. Today, it has evolved to cover everything from internet browsing to charitable donations.
You will hear this word in both formal and informal settings. In business, you might hear about an anonymous donor or an anonymous tip-off.
In casual conversation, you might say, 'I received an anonymous call today.' It is a neutral term, though it can sometimes sound a bit mysterious or serious depending on the context.
1. Anonymity is key: Used when keeping a secret is the most important part of a situation. 2. Remain anonymous: To intentionally keep your name hidden. 3. Masked identity: A synonym for acting anonymously. 4. Under the radar: Often implies acting anonymously to avoid attention. 5. No-name brand: A generic product that is effectively anonymous.
Anonymous is an adjective. You can use it before a noun ('an anonymous letter') or after a linking verb ('the sender remained anonymous').
The IPA is /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/ in British English and /əˈnɑː.nə.məs/ in American English. The stress is always on the second syllable: a-NON-y-mous. It rhymes with words like autonomous.
趣味小知识
The word is a direct descendant of the Greek 'anonymos'.
发音指南
- stressing the first syllable
- pronouncing the 'y' as 'eye'
- dropping the middle 'n'
难度评级
Common word in news.
Easy to integrate.
Useful in casual talk.
Frequently heard.
接下来学什么
前置知识
接下来学习
高级
需要掌握的语法
Adjective placement
The anonymous man.
Articles (a/an)
An anonymous source.
Linking verbs
He remained anonymous.
按水平分级的例句
He sent an anonymous note.
He sent a secret note.
Adjective before noun.
The donor wishes to remain anonymous.
They received an anonymous phone call.
The survey is completely anonymous.
She wrote an anonymous poem.
The artist is anonymous.
He sent an anonymous gift.
The source remains anonymous.
An anonymous email arrived.
The police received an anonymous tip.
He prefers to stay anonymous.
The author of the book is anonymous.
They held an anonymous vote.
She made an anonymous donation.
The report was based on anonymous interviews.
He left an anonymous comment.
They kept the process anonymous.
The whistleblower chose to remain anonymous.
Browsing the internet anonymously is popular.
The poem was published in an anonymous collection.
The survey guarantees anonymous responses.
They sent an anonymous letter of complaint.
The identity of the winner remains anonymous.
He provided anonymous feedback to his boss.
The project was an anonymous collaboration.
The anonymous nature of the internet encourages trolls.
She was an anonymous face in the crowd.
The anonymous testimony was crucial for the trial.
He sought to maintain an anonymous lifestyle.
The anonymous benefactor funded the entire project.
They conducted an anonymous peer review.
The anonymous letter caused a scandal.
The artist's work is often described as anonymous.
The anonymous collective released a statement.
He lived an anonymous existence in a large city.
The manuscript was an anonymous medieval work.
The anonymous author's style is distinctive.
She valued her anonymous status in the community.
The anonymous tip proved to be vital.
He navigated the city as an anonymous observer.
The anonymous nature of the donation was respected.
近义词
反义词
常见搭配
习语与表达
"in the shadows"
hidden or secret
He worked in the shadows.
literary"behind closed doors"
secretly
The deal was made behind closed doors.
neutral"off the record"
not for public attribution
He spoke off the record.
formal"under wraps"
kept secret
They kept the project under wraps.
casual"hush-hush"
very secret
It's all very hush-hush.
casual容易混淆
both mean hidden
anonymous is by choice, unidentified is by circumstance
The author is anonymous; the victim is unidentified.
both involve names
anonymous has no name; pseudonymous has a fake name
He is anonymous; he writes under a pseudonym.
too broad
unknown is general; anonymous is specific to names
The area is unknown; the donor is anonymous.
both hide identity
incognito is a state of disguise
He went incognito to the party.
句型
Subject + is + anonymous
The sender is anonymous.
An + anonymous + noun
An anonymous tip arrived.
Remain + anonymous
They chose to remain anonymous.
Keep + anonymous
We must keep the survey anonymous.
The + anonymous + noun + verb
The anonymous caller hung up.
词族
名词
形容词
相关
如何使用
8
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anonymously (noun)
→
anonymity (noun)
Anonymously is an adverb; anonymity is the noun form.
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anonymity (adjective)
→
anonymous (adjective)
Anonymity is the state of being anonymous.
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using 'anonymous' for 'unknown'
→
unidentified
Use 'unidentified' for things like objects, 'anonymous' for people/authors.
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saying 'an anonymous of'
→
an anonymous person
Anonymous needs a noun to describe.
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misspelling as 'anonimous'
→
anonymous
It contains an 'y' from the Greek root.
小贴士
Memory Palace
Imagine a 'No Name' sign on a door.
Real Situations
Use it when talking about privacy.
Cultural Insight
Respect anonymous feedback.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use 'an' before it.
Say It Right
Stress the second syllable.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't confuse with 'anonymity'.
Did You Know?
It comes from ancient Greek.
Study Smart
Use it in sentences about secrets.
Writing Tip
Use it to add mystery to stories.
Speaking Tip
Use it to protect others' names.
记住它
记忆技巧
A-NO-NAME-OUS (A no name us)
视觉联想
A person wearing a plain grey hoodie with no face.
Word Web
挑战
Try to write a short story without using any names.
词源
Greek
原始含义： without a name
文化背景
Can imply secrecy, which is sometimes viewed with suspicion.
Highly valued in journalism and whistleblowing.
在生活中练习
真实语境
Journalism
- anonymous source
- off the record
- protecting identity
Digital Privacy
- anonymous browsing
- data privacy
- hide IP
Workplace
- anonymous feedback
- whistleblower
- confidential survey
Donations
- anonymous donor
- charitable giving
- no recognition
对话开场白
"Do you think it is important to be anonymous online?"
"Would you ever give a large donation anonymously?"
"Why do you think people send anonymous letters?"
"Is it fair for employees to provide anonymous feedback?"
"How does the internet make it easier to be anonymous?"
日记主题
Write about a time you received an anonymous gift.
Why might someone want to remain anonymous in their career?
Imagine a world where everyone is anonymous. What would change?
Discuss the pros and cons of anonymous voting.
常见问题
8 个问题No, it is often used for privacy.
Yes, like an anonymous painting.
Anonymity.
A-N-O-N-Y-M-O-U-S.
Similar, but incognito implies hiding in plain sight.
Yes, like the hacker group.
Yes, very common in reports.
No, it is an adjective.
自我测试 5 个问题
The gift was ___.
Anonymous means no name was given.
What does anonymous mean?
It means the name is not known.
Can you be anonymous if everyone knows your name?
Anonymous means your name is hidden.
/ 5 correct
Perfect score!
Summary
Anonymous describes anything where the identity of the person or author is intentionally kept secret.
- Means 'without a name'.
- Used for privacy and secrecy.
- Common in journalism and tech.
- Noun form is 'anonymity'.
Memory Palace
Imagine a 'No Name' sign on a door.
Real Situations
Use it when talking about privacy.
Cultural Insight
Respect anonymous feedback.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use 'an' before it.
例句
I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.
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