Metonymic
EN→ZH
What Does Metonymic Mean?
- 转喻的
- 表示法的
- 借代的
Metonymic Pronunciation
/mɛˈtɒnɪmɪk/
Metonymic Definition
adjective
Definition
relating to or denoting a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.
In ZH
与一种修辞手法有关或表示一种用与其密切相关的另一个词或短语替代的表达方式。
How to Use Metonymic in a Sentence
- The term 'the White House' is metonymic for the U.S. presidency.
- In literature, metonymic expressions enhance the richness of the text.
- Shakespeare often used metonymic phrases to convey deeper meanings.
- The use of 'Hollywood' as a metonymic reference to the American film industry is common.
- Metonymic language can often be seen in everyday speech.