metaphor

/'metәfә/

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中文翻译

n. 隐喻

英文解释

n. a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity

词态变化

复数形式:metaphors

常见例句

take in, also metaphorically

v become imbued v take up mentally v take up, as of debts or payments v take in, also metaphorically v cause to become one with v suck or take up or in v devote (oneself) fully to v assimilate or take in v consume all of one's attention or time

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense v

progress in development n a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others n the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) n an amount paid before it is earned n increase in price or value v move forward, also in the metaphorical sense v bring forward for consideration or acceptance v increase or raise v contribute to the progress or growth of v cause to move forward v obtain advantages, such as points, etc. v develop in a positive way v develop further v give a promotion to or assign to a higher position v pay in advance v move forward v rise in rate or price

A second growth or crop, or (metaphorically) development.