| 单词 | figurative |
| 释义 | fig·ura·tiveBrE /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/ NAmE /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/ , /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/ adjective [usually before noun ](of language , words , phrases , etc .语言、词语等) used in a way that is different from the usual meaning , in order to create a particular mental picture . For example , 'He exploded with rage' shows a figurative use of the verb 'explode' 比喻的 ➡ compare literal (1 ) , metaphorical(of paintings , art , etc .绘画、艺术等) showing people , animals and objects as they really look 形象的◆ a figurative artist 形象艺术家 ➡ compare abstractadjective ▸ fig·ura·tive·lyBrE /ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/ NAmE /ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/ , /ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/ adverb ◆ She is , figuratively speaking , holding a gun to his head . 打个比方说，她正拿枪对着他的脑袋。 |
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