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mixed [mɪkst]1. adjectivea. [school, bathing] mixte ; [neighbourhood] mélangéb. ( = varying) [reviews, emotions, signals] contradictoire ; [results, reaction] inégal ; [success, reception] mitigé2. compounds* * *[mɪkst]1) ( varied) [collection, programme, diet] varié; [nuts, sweets] assorti; [salad] composé; [group, community] (socially, in age) mélangé; ( racially) d'origines diverses2) ( for both sexes) [school, team, sauna] mixte3) ( contrasting) [reaction, feelings, reception] mitigé -
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mixed [mɪkst](a) (assorted) mélangé;∎ there was a very mixed crowd at the party il y avait toutes sortes de gens à la fête;∎ a bag of mixed sweets un sachet de bonbons assortis;∎ we had rather mixed weather nous avons eu un temps assez variable(b) (not wholly positive) mitigé;∎ to meet with a mixed reception recevoir un accueil mitigé;∎ I have mixed feelings about it je ne sais pas très bien ce que j'en pense, je suis partagé à ce sujet;∎ it was with mixed feelings that I took up the position c'est sans grand enthousiasme que j'ai accepté le poste;∎ familiar it's a bit of a mixed bag il y a un peu de tout;∎ her resignation was a mixed blessing sa démission avait du bon et du mauvais(c) (sexually, racially) mixte;∎ it's not a proper topic for mixed company ce n'est pas un sujet à aborder devant les dames;∎ man of mixed race métis m;∎ woman of mixed race métisse f►► Horticulture mixed border = plate-bande composée de fleurs de variétés différentes;Sport mixed doubles double m mixte;mixed economy économie f mixte;Textiles mixed fabric tissu m mélangé;Agriculture mixed farming agriculture f mixte;Cookery mixed grill assortiment m de grillades, mixed grill m;Cookery mixed herbs herbes fpl de Provence;mixed marriage mariage m mixte;mixed metaphor mélange m de métaphores;Mathematics mixed number nombre m mixte (fractionnaire);Insurance mixed policy police f d'assurance mixte;British mixed school école f mixte;mixed vegetables jardinière f de légumes
См. также в других словарях:
mixed metaphor — see metaphor and simile 2 … Modern English usage
mixed metaphor — ► NOUN ▪ a combination of incompatible metaphors (e.g. this tower of strength will forge ahead) … English terms dictionary
mixed metaphor — n. the use of two or more inconsistent metaphors in a single expression (Ex.; the storm of protest was nipped in the bud) … English World dictionary
mixed metaphor — noun a combination of two or more metaphors that together produce a ridiculous effect • Hypernyms: ↑metaphor * * * noun, pl ⋯ phors [count] : a metaphor that combines different images or ideas in a way that is foolish or illogical “If we want to… … Useful english dictionary
mixed metaphor — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms mixed metaphor : singular mixed metaphor plural mixed metaphors linguistics a combination of metaphors that sounds silly because it creates a strange image in your mind She s forever using mixed metaphors like… … English dictionary
mixed metaphor — mixed′ met′aphor n. an expression combining incongruous metaphors, as in putting the ship of state on its feet[/ex] • Etymology: 1790–1800 … From formal English to slang
mixed metaphor — /mɪkst ˈmɛtəfɔ/ (say mikst metuhfaw) noun See metaphor (def. 2) …
mixed metaphor — noun Date: 1800 a figure of speech combining inconsistent or incongruous metaphors … New Collegiate Dictionary
mixed metaphor — the use in the same expression of two or more metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined, as in The president will put the ship of state on its feet. [1790 1800] * * * … Universalium
mixed metaphor — noun An overreaching or even contradictory combination of two distinct metaphors, similes or idioms … Wiktionary
mixed metaphor — noun a combination of incompatible metaphors (e.g. this tower of strength will forge ahead) … English new terms dictionary