synonymous
UK/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/US/si'nɒnimәs/
TOEFLC1
释义
adj.
Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word
同义的
adj.
So closely associated with something that it suggests or stands for it
与……密切相关的；成为……代名词的
词根拆分
词根派生syn-（同/共）+ onym（名）+ -ous =「同名的」。synonymous 的词承载相同的含义。第二个义项延伸了这个比喻：当某个品牌成为质量的代名词时，它的名字和这个概念已经融为一体。
词根 nomin 还连着 38 个词常用搭配
- 1.become synonymous with成为……的代名词
- 2.virtually synonymous几乎等同于
- 3.almost synonymous近乎同义
- 4.synonymous terms同义词语
例句
- 1.
In this context, 'big' and 'large' are synonymous.
在这个语境里，'big' 和 'large' 是同义的。
- 2.
His name became synonymous with luxury and elegance.
他的名字成了奢华与优雅的代名词。
- 3.
For many, the city is synonymous with art and fashion.
对许多人来说，这座城市就是艺术与时尚的代名词。