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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 abstract adjective ▸ fig·ura·tive·ly BrE /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。 |