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mixed metaphor

/ˈmɪkst ˈmet.ə.fɔːr/

翻译: 把两个或更多互不协调或矛盾的隐喻混在一起使用,常造成混乱或滑稽的意象。

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/ˈmɪkst ˈmet.ə.fɔːr/C1formalart
  • zh把两个或更多互不协调或矛盾的隐喻混在一起使用,常造成混乱或滑稽的意象。

A combination of two or more incompatible or incongruous metaphors, often resulting in a confusing or humorous image.

  1. Confused figure of speechC1formal

    A combination of two or more incompatible metaphors, resulting in a ridiculous or nonsensical image.

    zh混合隐喻

    • 'We'll burn that bridge when we come to it' is a classic mixed metaphor.
    • 'He's a loose cannon who always goes the extra mile' mixes two metaphors.
    • 'To step up to the plate and take the bull by the horns' is a mixed metaphor.