Zeugma
EN→ZH
What Does Zeugma Mean?
- 同言复义
- 结合修辞
- 连用修辞
Zeugma Pronunciation
/ˈzɔɪɡmə/
Zeugma Definition
noun
Definition
A figure of speech in which a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence.
In ZH
一种修辞手法，其中一个词适用于句子的多个部分。
How to Use Zeugma in a Sentence
- He took his hat and his leave.
- She broke his car and his heart.
- The runner lost his race and his pride.
- She opened her mind and her wallet.
- He fished for compliments and for trout.
Cultural Notes
Zeugma is often used in literature and rhetoric to create a humorous or ironic effect.