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figurative
01
比喻的, 形象的
using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead
Example
Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context.
The novel 's figurative descriptions brought the setting to life in a way that literal descriptions could not.
02
具象的, 象形的
representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world
Example
Figurative art often tells a story through realistic imagery.
She prefers figurative painting to abstract styles.
The gallery displayed figurative art that captured everyday scenes.
例子
Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context.
The novel's figurative descriptions brought the setting to life in a way that literal descriptions could not.
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