homonym
US /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/
UK /ˈhɒm.ə.nɪm/
名词
同形同音异义词
each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
示例:
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The words 'bear' (the animal) and 'bear' (to carry) are homonyms.
单词“bear”（动物）和“bear”（携带）是同形同音异义词。
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Understanding homonyms can be tricky for language learners.
理解同形同音异义词对语言学习者来说可能很棘手。