| 单词 | mixed metaphor |
| 释义 | mixed metaphor From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishmixed metaphormixed metaphorALthe use of two different metaphors at the same time to describe something, especially in a way that seems silly or funny → metaphorExamples from the Corpusmixed metaphor• I have mixed metaphors for all occasions.• Instances are quoted of highly contrived antithesis, of mixed metaphor and elaborate circumlocution. |
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