"metaphorical" in Chinese (Simplified)
比喻的
Definition
描述以非字面、富有想象力的方式把一件事物比作另一件事物的语言或表达。它指的是用词作为象征或形象，而非直接意义。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于文学、学术和日常对话中，指非字面含义。常与“metaphor”（隐喻）、“meaning”（含义）搭配用，也用于讨论艺术或诗歌。与“literal”（字面）相对。
Examples
The phrase 'time is a thief' is a metaphorical expression.
“时间是小偷”这个短语是一种**比喻的**表达。
Poetry often uses metaphorical language to create powerful images.
诗歌常用**比喻的**语言来创造有力的意象。
She gave a metaphorical answer instead of a direct one.
她给了一个**比喻的**回答，而不是直接回答。
Sometimes his jokes are so metaphorical that I don't get them.
有时候他的玩笑太**比喻的**了，我都听不懂。
Don't take his metaphorical comments literally—he just likes to be creative with words.
别把他的**比喻的**评论当真——他只是喜欢用词有创意。
Her explanation was more metaphorical than scientific, but it helped me understand.
她的解释相比科学，更**比喻的**，但帮助我理解了。