| 释义 |
euphonize, v.|ˈjuːfənaɪz|
[f. euphon-y + -ize.]
trans. To render euphonious, impart euphony to; to alter (a word) for the sake of euphony.
1774Mitford Harm. Lang. 172 The spreading of classical learning had not at first that general effect in euphonizing our language which might have been expected. 1832Blackw. Mag. XXXII. 972, I am now in the heart of Nadoly, or, as we euphonize it, Natolia. 1840Barham Ingol. Leg., Leech Folkest., A row of houses then denominated ‘Frog⁓hole’. Modern refinement subsequently euphonized the name into ‘East-street’. |