"simile" 怎么发音
word
ˈsɪməli
SIM-uh-lee
sˈɪmɪlˌi
SIM-ih-lee
释义
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as', to make a description more vivid.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈsɪməli
英式英语
sˈɪmɪlˌi
简化发音
美式
SIM-uh-lee
英式
SIM-ih-lee
语境中听
A common simile is 'as brave as a lion'.
Authors use simile to make their descriptions lively.
A simile often uses 'like' or 'as' in the sentence.
That kid is as fast as lightning—what a great simile!