metaphorical
UK [ˌmet.ə'fɒr.ɪ.kəl] US [ˌmetˌ.ə'fɑ:r-] (also metaphoric)
adjective
■describes language which contains metaphors 使用隐喻的•Her second novel is written in a very metaphorical style.她的第二本小说中运用了大量隐喻。 ■not having real existence but symbolic and showing some truth about a situation or other subject 比喻性的，比喻意义上的•A metaphorical ocean (= extremely large area of disagreement) lies between the two groups.双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。 |