单词 | periphrasis |
释义 | periphrasisnoun pe·riph·ra·sis pə-ˈri-frə-səs plural periphrases pə-ˈri-frə-ˌsēz 1 : use of a longer phrasing in place of a possible shorter form of expression 2 : an instance of periphrasis periphrasis nounas in repetition the use of too many words to express an idea congressional hearings into the Watergate scandal were marked by an orgy of periphrasis, the expression "at this point in time" being a memorable example Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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