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Metaphorical Metaphorically 英[ˌmetə'Fɒrɪklɪ 美[ˌmɛtəˈfɑrɪkəlɪ Adv.比喻地,隐喻地 Adj Graded 隐喻的;比喻意义的;象征的 Word

单词 metaphorically
音标
英[ˌmetə'fɒrɪklɪ] 美[ˌmɛtəˈfɑrɪkəlɪ]
解释
adv.比喻地,隐喻地;
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
adj:metaphorical~

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