… what + be + called …

结构︰

…what＋be＋called…

说明︰

此句型意为“所谓的…”。等于“what＋we／you／they＋call”。

He gathered earlier writings to prepare what are called the Five Classics.
他搜集以前的作品，编成了所谓的五经。
He is very interested in what are called popular songs.
他对所谓的流行歌曲很感兴趣。
We should improve what is called the quality of living.
我们应该改进所谓的生活质量。
He is what you call a walking dictionary.
他就是你所谓的“活字典”。