METONYMY - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
metonymy (noun)
/məˈtɑːnəmi/
Giải nghĩa:
A way of expressing something by mentioning something else which is a very close idea or has close association.
Ví dụ:
In the phrase 'the crown will decide', 'the crown' is a metonymy referring to the power and authority of a king or queen.
metonymy (noun)
/məˈtɑːnəmi/
Giải nghĩa:
A kind of metaphor in which an associated detail is used to describe the whole thing.
Ví dụ:
Using 'Washington' to refer to the US government is an example of metonymy.
Cách sử dụng
Metonymy is a type of figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to represent something else that is related to it. It is often used to help readers or listeners understand or remember something in a more interesting or creative way. For example, using "the Crown" to refer to the monarchy or "the White House" to refer to the President of the United States are examples of metonymy. It is commonly used in literature, poetry, speeches, and everyday conversations.
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