malapropism
US /ˈmæl.ə.prɑːp.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈmæl.ə.prɒp.ɪ.zəm/
名词
荒谬的用词错误, 词语误用
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect
示例:
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The politician's speech was full of malapropisms, making the audience chuckle.
这位政治家的演讲充满了荒谬的用词错误，引得听众窃笑。
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She often uses malapropisms, like saying 'allegory' instead of 'alligator'.
她经常使用荒谬的用词错误，比如把“alligator”说成“allegory”。