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Metaphorical 英[ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkl 美[ˌmetəˈfɔrɪkl Adj.隐喻性的 Adj Graded 隐喻的;比喻意义的;象征的 Word Ordinary

单词 metaphorical
音标
英[ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkl] 美[ˌmetəˈfɔrɪkl]
解释
adj.隐喻性的;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
隐喻的;比喻意义的;象征的
You use the word metaphorical to indicate that you are not using words with their ordinary meaning, but are describing something by means of an image or symbol.
例:It turns out Levy is talking in metaphorical terms...利维原来说的是一种比喻。
例:The ship may be heading for the metaphorical rocks unless a buyer can be found.除非可以找到买家,否则这条船也许就像朝着岩石撞过去一样下场悲惨。
变形
adv:metaphorically~

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