一语双关 meaning in English
a phrase with a double meaning; a word of double meaning; a double-edged remark; mean more than the word tells; pun on a word; punny
Examples
- He speaks with a disposition of lively rattle, pun, and jest, amusing to a grave man, because it is what he himself can least easily command .
他说起话来，口若悬河，一语双关，诙谐动听，甚至使一个严肃的人也觉得有趣，因为他是最不善于此道的。 - The slogan was a pun on the name of the product
那广告用语与其产品名称一语双关 - Most of the comedians jokes involved a play on words
喜剧演员的笑话大多是一语双关。 - And god rested , chuckling at his own little play on words
神安息了，对于刚才自己的一语双关，他吃吃地笑了。 - " yes , " says john . he takes a spoonful of soup , " and it tastes like rain , too !
注:约翰在这儿一语双关,暗示旅馆里的汤索然无味。