"word having the same sense as another," early 15c. (but usually in plural form before 18c., or, if singular, as synonyma), from Old French synonyme (12c.) and directly from Late Latin synonymum, from Greek synonymon "word having the same sense as another," noun use of neuter of synonymos "having the same name as, synonymous," from syn- "together, same" (see syn-) + onyma, Aeolic dialectal form of onoma "name" (see name (n.)).
synonym 双语例句
1. Zhuge Liang is a synonym for wisdom in folklore.
诸葛亮在民间传说中成了智慧的代名词.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2. The term "industrial democracy" is often used as a synonym for worker participation.
“工业民主”这个词常被用作“工人参与”的同义词。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Though perhaps that is merely a synonym for mercenary.
尽管这也许不过是惟利是图的一个同义词.
来自飘（部分）
4. Its another, older, usage is a synonym for conveyance.
它的另一个更古老的习惯用法是作为财产转让的同义词使用.
来自辞典例句
5. Now, YCL is being tagged as a synonym of terror.