metonym

n. [修辞]换喻(metonymy)中所使用的词或短语

发音

其它 /ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/

词形变化

metonyms 复数 metonyms

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

    转喻

    语言学

    Calling a government a "city hall" is using a metonym.

  2. 2.

    A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.

    引申义

    See also: symbol, model, microcosm, archetype, exemplar, proxy

词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

word

词源

Back-formation from metonymy.

来源：wiktionary