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v.be known as; be alleged to be
秦兵马俑号称世界第八奇迹。
Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses excavated in the Qin Tomb are known as the world's eighth wonder.
关东人参号称极品。
The ginseng of northeast China is known to be the best.
大连号称水果之乡。
Dalian is known as a land of fruit.
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v.claim to be
这家百货大楼曾号称全市第一大店。
This department store used to claim to be the biggest in the city.
这种饮食号称具有排除体内毒素的作用。
This diet claims to eliminate toxins from the body.
他号称是这个国家最好的心脏外科医生。
He is reputed to be the best heart surgeon in the country.