| 单词 | mixed metaphor |
| 释义 | mixed metaphormixed metaphor ALthe use of two different metaphors at the same time to describe something, especially in a way that seems silly or funny 混杂隐喻〔指同时运用两个不同的隐喻描写某物，尤指显得可笑或滑稽〕 Examples from the Corpus mixed metaphor• I have mixed metaphors for all occasions.• Instances are quoted of highly contrived antithesis, of mixed metaphor and elaborate circumlocution. → mixed metaphor at metaphor(1) |
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