misnomer
/ˌmɪˈsnoʊmər/
American
- n. 用词不当, 名不副实
- Definition
- n. a name that is wrong or does not fit what it describes
- Example
- Calling it a silent alarm is actually a misnomer since it beeps loudly.
- 把它称为静音报警器其实是用词不当，因为它会发出很大的蜂鸣声。