词性及解释
词形变化
副词: figuratively
名词: figurativeness
英英解释
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1.
adj.(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal
[例]
○ using figures of speech
○ figurative language
常用词组
例句
1.
The figurative use of a word or AN expression,as metaphor or hyperbole.
比喻，转义语言或措辞的比喻用法:隐喻或夸张
2.
A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions,especially pity and fear,described by Aristotle AS an effect of tragic drama on its audience.
情绪的净化情绪的净化或象征性清洗，尤指遗憾和恐惧，亚里土多德把他描述为悲剧对观众情绪的影响
3.
THIS figurative habit of HIS mind crippled HIS judgement
他思想上的这种爱好比喻的习惯，削弱了他的判断能力。
4.
A sweet temper is a figurative expression, but sweet coffee is NOT.
甜蜜的性情是个比喻的说法，而甜咖啡则不是。
5.
ST. John's eyes, though clear enough in a literal sense, in a figurative one were difficult to fathom
圣约翰的眼睛，虽然就表面的意义来说，是够明净的，可是就比喻的意义来说，却是难以探测的。
6.
A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions, especially pity and fear, described by Aristotle as an effect of tragic drama on its audience.
情绪的净化情绪的净化或象征性清洗，尤指遗憾和恐惧，亚里土多德把他描述为悲剧对观众情绪的影响
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