词汇学_lexicSenserelations-2.pptVIP

Metonymy can be derived from various sources-- names of persons, from animals, professions, locations or place names, etc. A. Names of persons a. John Bull: b. Uncle Sam: c. Ivan: d. John Doe: B. Animals a. British Lion: b. the bear: C. Parts of the body a. heart: b. head, brain: c. gray hair: England, or the English people The United States of America. the Russian people ordinary American citizen England or the English government Soviet Union or the Soviet government. feelings or emotions wisdom, intelligence, reason old age D. Professions a. the bar: b. the bench