Figurative



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.比喻的, 借喻的
• ［英］ adj.比喻的, 借喻的 ( metaphoric)
• ［记］ 来自figure ( 外形, 象征) +ative -> 象征性的 -> 比喻的
• ［例］ ""A sweet temper"" is a figurative expression.

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. representing by a figure or resemblance ; emblematic
  • b. of or relating to representation of form or figure in art <figurative sculpture>
• 2.
  • a. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another with which it may be regarded as analogous ; metaphorical <figurative language>
  • b. characterized by figures of speech <a figurative description>
• ? figuratively adverb
• ? figurativeness noun

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