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"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。