【英国问答】Homophone和homonym(2/2)
A question from Sokhom in Cambodia:
What is the difference between a homophone and a homonym?
Hints:
B-E-A-R
John
英式拼法，全部不加双引号
http://t1.g.hjfile.cn/listen/201304/201304131112403954936.mp3Homonyms also have the same sound, but they also have the same spelling. Only the meaning is different. Identify the homonyms in these examples.
When I was camping in the forest I saw a brown bear, which actually rather scared me.
I can't bear that noise anymore. I'm going to call the police!
The homonyms are bear, spelt B-E-A-R, with the first meaning an animal that looks cute but is really rather dangerous, and the second meaning to tolerate something. Other examples of homonyms include fair, patient and coach.
Just to finish, I'd like to say that homophones and homonyms often form the basis of simple jokes, because they allow a play on words. That is, one sound may have two meanings, and this may create a joke. In case, I'm not making myself clear, here are a few examples. I hope you find them funny.
Waiter, waiter, what's this?
It's bean soup.
I don't care what it was, I want to know what it is now.
John is so stupid. He thinks a tennis coach has four wheels.
Well, how many wheels does it have?
And finally, doctor, help me quickly. I think I'm shrinking. I'm getting smaller. Help me.
Well, first you will have to calm down and learn to be a little patient.
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