"figuratively" in Chinese (Simplified)
比喻地
Definition
用来说明某个词语不是按字面意思理解，而是用来表达一种比喻、想法或情感。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常见于“比喻地说”，与“literally”（字面地）相对，用于澄清语言并非字面意义。常用于表达夸张或修辞时，避免误解。
Examples
He was so surprised, his jaw dropped figuratively.
他太惊讶了，他的下巴都掉了，**比喻地**说。
Figuratively, I was walking on air after hearing the news.
**比喻地**说，听到这个消息我高兴得像走在云端。
You broke my heart, figuratively.
你伤了我的心，**比喻地**说。
Figuratively speaking, he's the backbone of the team.
**比喻地说**，他是团队的中坚力量。
She was on fire last night, figuratively—her performance was amazing!
她昨晚简直是在“燃烧”，**比喻地**说，她表现太棒了！
When I say my head exploded, I mean it figuratively—I was just shocked.
当我说我的头爆炸了，意思是**比喻地**——只是太震惊了。