"metaphorically" in Chinese (Traditional)
比喻地
Definition
以比喻的方式,或象徵性而非字面地說某事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「比喻地」常用於說明所說的不是字面意思,比較正式或學術。常在運用比喻的語句前後出現。不要和「literally」(字面上)混淆。
Examples
She spoke metaphorically about her struggles as climbing a mountain.
她**比喻地**說自己的困難就像在爬山。
When I say my head exploded, I mean it metaphorically.
我說我的腦袋爆炸了,其實只是**比喻地**說。
He described his busy day metaphorically as 'running a marathon'.
他**比喻地**形容自己忙碌的一天就像‘跑馬拉松’。
Metaphorically speaking, you need to plant seeds today if you want to harvest results later.
**比喻地**說,如果你想要收成,今天就得播種。
I'm drowning in work—metaphorically, of course!
我快要被工作淹沒——當然只是**比喻地**說!
You burned the midnight oil again, metaphorically chasing your dreams.
你又熬夜了,**比喻地**追逐夢想。