Word · Frequency #44491
wordplay
/ˈwɜːdpleɪ/
noun
文字游戏;俏皮话
核心释义
Humorous use of words, such as puns; clever wordplay in general.
- 1.
幽默的文字游戏;这类双关语的总称。
A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.
- 2.
机智的言语交锋;这类交锋的总称。
A witty verbal exchange; such exchanges collectively.
- 3.
谜语线索中提示但不定义答案的部分。
The part of a cryptic clue that indicates but does not define the solution.
妙语;机智的交谈;字谜中的提示部分;谜面文字游戏;幽默的文字游戏;这类双关语的总称。;机智的言语交锋;这类交锋的总称。;谜语线索中提示但不定义答案的部分。
用法In use
The comedian's clever wordplay had the audience laughing throughout the show.
用法提示:wordplay 在此句中作不可数名词,指利用词语双关或谐音制造的幽默。
She enjoys crossword puzzles because they are full of witty wordplay.
用法提示:wordplay 在此句中作不可数名词,指谜题中的俏皮话。
His email was full of playful wordplay, making even a simple message fun to read.
用法提示:wordplay 作不可数名词,表示俏皮的文字游戏。
相关词与表达Connections
词族Word family
- wordplays
- plural
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
常指通过双关、谐音等技巧制造幽默效果的用词方式
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