| 词汇 | double-meaning |
| 释义 | double meaning noun[ C ] uk /ˌdʌb.əl ˈmiː.nɪŋ/ us /ˌdʌb.əl ˈmiː.nɪŋ/ If a word or phrase has a double meaning, it can be understood in two different ways: Everything he says has a double meaning. That remark carries an unfortunate double meaning. Compare double entendre The formula has a double meaning and can be read in different ways by different people. Her lyrics are full of double meanings that appeal to a sophisticated audience. She tends to understand things very literally, so you need to be careful about using words with double meanings. Figurative use of language allegorically allusion anthropomorphic anthropomorphize fig figurative figuratively figure of speech idiom ironist metaphorical mixed metaphor non-literal non-metaphorical so to speakidiom speak symbol trope unironic unironically You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Meaning & significance |
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