spoonerism
US /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/
UK /ˈspuː.nə.rɪ.zəm/
名词
首音互换, 斯普纳语
a verbal error in which a speaker accidentally transposes the initial sounds or letters of two or more words, often to humorous effect
示例:
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The professor was famous for his frequent spoonerisms, like saying 'Our queer old dean' instead of 'Our dear old queen'.
这位教授以其频繁的首音互换而闻名，例如将“Our dear old queen”说成“Our queer old dean”。
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The comedian's act included many clever spoonerisms that made the audience laugh.
这位喜剧演员的表演中包含许多巧妙的首音互换，引得观众捧腹大笑。