oxymoron
(noun)
/ˌɑːksɪˈmɔːrɑːn/
Giải nghĩa:
A figure of speech where two opposing ideas are joined to create an effect. The terms contradict each other.
A figure of speech where two opposing ideas are joined to create an effect. The terms contradict each other.
Ví dụ:
'Bitter sweet' is an example of an oxymoron.
'Bitter sweet' is an example of an oxymoron.
Cách sử dụng
An oxymoron is a word or phrase that has two opposite meanings in it. For example, "jumbo shrimp" is an oxymoron because the word "jumbo" means something big, while "shrimp" means something small. You can use the word oxymoron when you want to describe a situation where two opposing concepts are combined into one phrase. It's often used in literature, poetry and everyday language to create a humorous effect or to express a complex idea in a more memorable way.
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