retronym

[US]/ˈrɛtroʊnɪm/
[UK]/ˈrɛtroʊnɪm/

Translation

n. 一個詞或短語,用以區分某個特定事物與同類的其他事物,特別是隨著科技的變化。
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Example Sentences

the term "acoustic guitar" is a retronym that distinguishes traditional string instruments from electric variants.

「原聲吉他」這個詞是一個回顧性名稱,用來區分傳統弦樂器與電聲變體。

many people now use "landline phone" as a retronym to separate home telephones from mobile devices.

現在很多人使用「固定電話」這個回顧性名稱,來區分家用電話與行動電話。

"analog watch" became a retronym after digital timepieces flooded the market.

在數字時計充斥市場後,「類比手錶」成為了一個回顧性名稱。

writers sometimes use "paper letter" as a retronym when contrasting physical correspondence with email.

作家們有時會使用「紙質信件」這個回顧性名稱,來對比實體通信與電子郵件。

the retronym "traditional marriage" emerged to differentiate historical marital customs from modern arrangements.

「傳統婚姻」這個回顧性名稱出現,用以區分歷史上的婚俗與現代的安排。

"face-to-face meeting" functions as a retronym distinguishing physical gatherings from virtual conferences.

「面對面會議」這個回顧性名稱用來區分實體集會與虛擬會議。

museums now label historical artwork as "physical painting" as a retronym opposing digital reproductions.

博物館現在將歷史藝術作品標示為「實體繪畫」,作為一個與數字複製品對立的回顧性名稱。

"conventional grocery store" emerged as a retronym to differentiate traditional retail from online shopping platforms.

「傳統超市」這個回顧性名稱出現,用以區分傳統零售與網購平台。

"standalone computer" became a retronym distinguishing independent machines from cloud-dependent devices.

「獨立電腦」成為了一個回顧性名稱,用來區分獨立機器與依賴雲端的設備。

the retronym "brick-and-mortar store" describes physical retail locations to distinguish them from e-commerce websites.

「實體店面」這個回顧性名稱用來描述實體零售地點,以區分於電商網站。

"printed newspaper" is now a retronym that distinguishes traditional paper publications from digital news sources.

「印刷報紙」現在成為了一個回顧性名稱,用來區分傳統紙質出版物與數字新聞來源。

the retronym "live performance" helps artists clarify they mean physical concerts rather than streamed events.

「現場演出」這個回顧性名稱幫助藝術家明確表示他們指的是實體演唱會,而不是串流活動。

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