| 词汇 | metaphor-for |
| 释义 | a metaphor for somethingidiom a symbol that represents a particular thing: …的象征 The author uses disease as a metaphor for the corruption in society.这位作家用疾病来比喻社会中的腐败。 In the film, the city is a metaphor for confusion and loneliness.在这部电影中，城市是迷惘与孤独的象征。 Figurative use of language allegorically allusion anthropomorphic anthropomorphize double meaning fig figurative figuratively figure of speech idiom metaphorical mixed metaphor non-literal non-metaphorical so to speakidiom speak symbol trope unironic unironically You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Signs, signals and symbols |
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