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单词 phrasemaker
释义

phrasemaker

noun

phrase·​mak·​er ˈfrāz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce phrasemaker (audio)
1
: one who coins impressive phrases
2
: one given to making fine-sounding but often hollow and meaningless phrases
phrasemaking
ˈfrāz-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce phrasemaker (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Editors could stop soliciting age-war articles by second-rate phrasemakers. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2019 During the 1960 presidential campaign, Mr. Goodwin worked alongside head speechwriter Ted Sorensen as one of Kennedy’s most gifted phrasemakers. Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 21 May 2018 During the 1960 presidential campaign, Mr. Goodwin worked alongside head speechwriter Ted Sorensen as one of Kennedy’s most gifted phrasemakers. Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 21 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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