“metaphorically”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

metaphorically

释义

metaphorically, adv.|mɛtəˈfɒrɪkəlɪ|
[f. metaphorical + -ly².]
In a metaphorical sense; by the use of metaphor.
1571Golding Calvin on Ps. ii. 3 By terming his government metaphorically by the name of ‘Bondes and yoke’.1660T. Gouge Chr. Directions ix. (1831) 56 Which words, ‘If thy right hand offend thee, cut it off’ &c., are not literally to be taken, but metaphorically.1756Burke Subl. & B. iii. xxvi, We metaphorically apply the idea of sweetness to sights and sounds.1844Stanley Arnold (1858) I. vi. 244 Literally as well as metaphorically blind.1885Manch. Exam. 2 May 6/2 Mr. Broadhurst metaphorically fell upon Mr. Bentinck's neck.

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