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单词 hyperbaton
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Definition of hyperbaton in English:

hyperbaton

noun hʌɪˈpəːbətɒnhaɪˈpərbəˌtɑn
Rhetoric
  • An inversion of the normal order of words, especially for the sake of emphasis, as in the sentence ‘this I must see’.

    〔修辞〕倒置法(尤指为了强调,如例句 'this I must see')

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The prose of Marías wraps long sentences and hyperbatons in a more torrid embrace than ever in his reiterations.
    • Likewise, Lucan uses hyperbaton to suggest Erictho's agitation, as she threatens to reveal Persephone's darkest secrets.
    • A couple of hyperbatons here and there can help create more suspense.
    • That's an original idea, toss out SVO syntax and let the hyperbatons roll!
    • The use of the poetic device hyperbaton, or inverted word order, is a form of repetition that sets the mood for the rest of the section.

Origin

Mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek huperbaton 'overstepping' (from huper 'over, above' + bainein 'go, walk').

Definition of hyperbaton in US English:

hyperbaton

nounhīˈpərbəˌtänhaɪˈpərbəˌtɑn
Rhetoric
  • An inversion of the normal order of words, especially for the sake of emphasis, as in the sentence “this I must see.”.

    〔修辞〕倒置法(尤指为了强调,如例句 'this I must see')

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The prose of Marías wraps long sentences and hyperbatons in a more torrid embrace than ever in his reiterations.
    • That's an original idea, toss out SVO syntax and let the hyperbatons roll!
    • The use of the poetic device hyperbaton, or inverted word order, is a form of repetition that sets the mood for the rest of the section.
    • Likewise, Lucan uses hyperbaton to suggest Erictho's agitation, as she threatens to reveal Persephone's darkest secrets.
    • A couple of hyperbatons here and there can help create more suspense.

Origin

Mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek huperbaton ‘overstepping’ (from huper ‘over, above’ + bainein ‘go, walk’).

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