| 单词 | malapropism |
| 释义 | Word Frequency malapropism(ˈmæləprɒpˌɪzəm) noun 1. the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one of similar sound, esp when creating a ridiculous effect, as in I am not under the affluence of alcohol 2. the habit of misusing words in this manner Derived forms malaprop (ˈmalaprop) or malapropian (ˌmalaˈpropian) adjective Word origin C18: after Mrs Malaprop in Sheridan's play The Rivals (1775), a character who misused words, from malapropos |
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