"figuratively" 怎么发音
word
fig-YOO-ruh-tiv-lee
FIG-yuh-ray-tiv-lee
释义
Used to say that a word or phrase does not mean exactly what it says, but expresses an idea or feeling instead.
IPA 音标
美式英语
fɪɡˈjʊɹətɪvɫi
英式英语
fˈɪɡjʊɹˌeɪtɪvli
简化发音
美式
fig-YOO-ruh-tiv-lee
英式
FIG-yuh-ray-tiv-lee
语境中听
He was so surprised, his jaw dropped figuratively.
Figuratively, I was walking on air after hearing the news.
You broke my heart, figuratively.
Figuratively speaking, he's the backbone of the team.