Metonymy
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What Does Metonymy Mean?
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Metonymy Pronunciation
/məˈtɪnəmi/
Metonymy Definition
noun
Definition
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.
In ZH
一种修辞手法，其中一个词或短语被替代为与之密切相关的另一个词或短语。
How to Use Metonymy in a Sentence
- The pen is mightier than the sword, where 'pen' refers to writing and 'sword' to military power.
- Hollywood is known for its movie industry, using the name of a place to represent the people and culture thereof.
- The White House issued a statement, using the name of the residence to represent the President and administration.
- We must wait to hear from the Crown before making our decision, referring to the monarchy rather than the actual crown.
- He earned his bread by working hard, where 'bread' stands for money and livelihood.