6. 双关 (pun)

　　用同音异义或者一词二义来达到诙谐幽默的效果：表面上是一个意思，而实际上却暗含另一个意思，这种暗含的意思才是句子真正的目的所在。例如：

　　A cannonball took off his legs, so he laid down his arms. (arms可指手臂或者武器)

　　一发炮弹打断了他的腿，所以他缴械投降了。

　　“Can I try on that gown in the window?” asked a would-be customer.

　　“Certainly not, madam!” replied the salesman. 我可以试穿一下橱窗里的那件睡袍吗？或者：我可以在橱窗里试穿那件睡袍吗？

　　Seven days without water make one weak (week). 七天没有水使一个人虚弱。或者：七天没有水就是一周没有水。

责任编辑：虫虫