semi-quote

短语

词形变化

semi-quotes 复数 semi-quotes semi-quoted semi-quotes 三单 semi-quoting semi-quoting 现在分词 semi-quoted 过去式 semi-quoted 过去分词

别名

semiquote

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

  2. 2.

    A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.

  3. 3.

    A phrase that is a close paraphrase that uses some of the authors original words. For instance: "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion," according to Winston Churchill.

v.
  1. 1.

    To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.

  2. 2.

    To modify a quote, adapting it to different circumstances but preserving the intent.

    非正式

    To semi-quote Shakespeare...

词源

From semi- + quote.

来源：wiktionary