misnomer
名词
UK/ˌmɪsˈnəʊ.məʳ/
US/ˌmɪsˈnoʊ.mɚ/
定义 misnomer 名词
- Countable(可数名词)
A name or term that is unsuitable for what it refers to, or the incorrect use of such a name.
指不适当的名称或用词；名称或用词的误用。
Calling that shabby hotel a "luxury resort" is clearly a misnomer.
把那家破旧的旅馆称为「豪华度假村」显然是个用词不当。
Referring to these untrained young men as soldiers is somewhat of a misnomer.
把这些未受训练的年轻人称为士兵有些用词不当。
To call this feeble action a "decision" is a complete misnomer.
把这种软弱的行动称为「决定」完全是用词不当。