Simile



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.直喻, 明喻
• ［英］ n.直喻, 明喻 ( comparison of one thing with another)
• ［记］ simil ( 相似) ＋e
• ［例］ To say that sb. is as brave as a lion is a simile.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, comparison, from neuter of similis
• Date: 14th century
• a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) — compare metaphor

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