portmanteau word

US /pɔːrtˈmæntoʊ wɜːrd/
UK /pɔːrtˈmæntoʊ wɜːrd/
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合成词, 混成词

a word blending the sounds and meanings of two or more other words, for example 'smog' from 'smoke' and 'fog'.

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The term 'brunch' is a portmanteau word, combining 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
“早午餐”一词是一个合成词,结合了“早餐”和“午餐”。
'Smog' is a classic example of a portmanteau word, from 'smoke' and 'fog'.
“烟雾”是合成词的经典例子,来自“烟”和“雾”。