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misnomer

/mɪsˈnəʊmə/ /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/

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noun

名不副实，误称。

A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.

Examples :

"Calling it "diet soda" is a bit of a misnomer, as it often contains artificial sweeteners that some argue aren't very healthy. "

把这种饮料叫做“减肥汽水”有点名不副实，因为它通常含有一些人认为并不健康的代糖。

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noun

名不符实，用词不当。

A term that is misleading.

Examples :

"Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China."

中国跳棋其实是“名不符实”，因为这个游戏和中国没有任何关系。

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noun

名不副实，用词不当。

A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.

Examples :

"Calling a "panda bear" a bear is a bit of a misnomer, as genetic research shows they are more closely related to raccoons than to bears. "

称“熊猫熊”为熊有点名不副实，因为基因研究表明它们与浣熊的关系比与熊的关系更密切。

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noun

名不副实，用词不当.

Something asserted not to be true; a myth or mistaken belief

Examples :

"The idea that all teenagers are rebellious is a misnomer; many are perfectly happy and responsible. "

认为所有青少年都很叛逆是一种名不副实的说法；事实上，很多青少年都非常快乐且负责任。

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verb

用词不当，误称。

To use a misleading term; to misname.

Examples :

"Calling that tiny, aggressive dog a "gentle giant" would misnomer it completely, as it's anything but. "

把那只又小又凶的狗叫做“温柔的巨人”完全是用词不当，因为它一点也不温柔。