alter ego

名词 n.
/ˈɔːl.təɹ iːɡəʊ/    /ˈɔl.tɚ iɡoʊ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An individual's alternate personality or persona; another self.
    — Clark Kent's coworkers finally discovered his alter ego, Superman.
  2. A very close and intimate friend.
    — GWM, 5'10", 175, 40, non-smoker, MCC-er. Good build. Int. in classical music, books, travel. Seeks alter ego with own peace for honest relationship.
  3. A corporation used by a person to conduct personal business in an attempt to shield himself or herself from personal liability, and which a court may penetrate by "piercing the corporate veil" to impose liability on the person when they commit fraud or injustice.

词形变化

alter egos plural

词源

From Latin alter ego (literally “other me”).
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