英语单词:metaphorical

意思翻译

metaphorical

adjective uk/ˌmet.əˈfɒr.ɪ.kəl/ us/ˌmet̬.əˈfɔːr.ɪ.kəl/ (also metaphoric)

使用隐喻的

Metaphorical language contains metaphors.

Her second novel is written in a very metaphorical style. 她的第二部小说中运用了大量隐喻。

比喻性的，比喻意义上的

not having real existence but representing some truth about a situation or other subject

A metaphorical ocean (= extremely large area of disagreement) lies between the two groups. 两方之间存在着海洋般巨大的分歧。

There is a danger that America's metaphoric "war on drugs" may turn into a bloody reality. 美国人“向毒品开战”的比喻说法有变成严酷现实的危险。