Anachronism
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What Does Anachronism Mean?
- 时代错误
- 不合时宜的事物
- 时空错位
Anachronism Pronunciation
/əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/
Anachronism Definition
noun
Definition
A thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
In ZH
一种属于或适合于某个时期但存在于其他时期的事物，特别是一个明显过时的事物。
How to Use Anachronism in a Sentence
- The use of a smartphone in a medieval movie is a clear anachronism.
- He made an anachronism by wearing a watch to a historical reenactment.
- Her fashion choices are often seen as anachronisms from the 1980s.
- In literature, anachronism can be used intentionally to create humor or critique.
- The painting contains several anachronisms that blend different historical periods.