semiquote

词形变化

semiquotes 复数 semiquotes semiquoted semiquotes 三单 semiquoting semiquoting 现在分词 semiquoted 过去式 semiquoted 过去分词

别名

semi-quote

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 partly paraphrased quotation.

    非正式

    "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion" is a semiquote of Winston Churchill.

v.
  1. 1.

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

词源

From semi- + quote.

来源：wiktionary