Anachronism
01
时代错误, 时间错位
an object from one time period appearing in another where it does not belong
例子
The film featured a wristwatch — an obvious anachronism in a medieval setting.
这部电影中出现了一块手表——在中世纪背景下的一个明显时代错误。
That Roman soldier 's sunglasses were a glaring anachronism.
那位罗马士兵的太阳镜是一个明显的 时代错位。
02
时代错误, 时间顺序错误
something occurring at a time when it could not have existed or happened
例子
The speech referenced events that had n't yet occurred — an unintentional anachronism.
演讲提到了尚未发生的事件—一个无意的时代错误.
The timeline of the story was riddled with anachronisms.
故事的时间线充满了时代错误。
03
一个时代错误, 一个过去的遗物
someone whose behavior, beliefs, or style feels more suited to a different era
例子
He 's a charming anachronism, still writing letters by hand.
他是一个迷人的时代错误，仍然用手写信。
Her values made her feel like an anachronism in the modern workplace.
她的价值观让她在现代职场中感觉自己像个不合时宜的人。
词汇树
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