misnomer

mis'nәumә

GRE

n. an incorrect or unsuitable name

n. 取名不当
[法] 叫错姓名, 用词不当, 使用不适名称

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misnomer 由前缀 mis-（错误）和词根 nomer（名字）组成，意思是错误的名字或称呼。

例句

1. The term "vegetable" is a misnomer because it includes fruits like tomatoes.

“蔬菜”这个词是一个误称，因为它包括像西红柿这样的水果。

2. Calling the project a "failure" was a misnomer; it actually achieved many of its goals.

称这个项目为“失败”是一个误称；它实际上达成了许多目标。

3. The name "starfish" is a misnomer, as they are not fish at all.

“海星”这个名字是一个误称，因为它们根本不是鱼。