English Dictionary

semi-quote

noun

A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

She used a semi-quote to emphasize her point.

意味（1）

A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

意味（2）

A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.

意味（3）

A phrase that is a close paraphrase that uses some of the authors original words. For instance: "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion," according to Winston Churchill.