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 misnomer [mis'nәumә]   添加此单词到默认生词本
n. 取名不当

[法] 叫错姓名, 用词不当, 使用不适名称




    misnomer
    [ noun ]
    an incorrect or unsuitable name
    <noun.communication>


    Misnomer \Mis*no"mer\, n. [OF. pref. mes- amiss, wrong (L. minus
    less) + F. nommer to name, L. nominare, fr. nomen name. See
    {Name}.]
    The misnaming of a person in a legal instrument, as in a
    complaint or indictment; any misnaming of a person or thing;
    a wrong or inapplicable name or title.

    Many of the changes, by a great misnomer, called
    parliamentary ``reforms''. --Burke.

    The word ``synonym'' is fact a misnomer. --Whately.


    Misnomer \Mis*no"mer\, v. t.
    To misname. [R.]

    1. Industry executives, however, note that "price increase" remains somewhat of a misnomer in the oil region these days.
    2. To call them refugees would be a misnomer, for most will never be able to return to their homes.
    3. "That is a misnomer.
    4. "To call any other car popemobile would be a misnomer," Ms. Marshall says.
    5. Instead, it is a global multibillion-dollar business which provides the oil for the world's investment machinery and the glue which holds the system together. Indeed, custodians say, their sector is saddled with a misnomer.
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