metaphorically

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adv. 比喻地, 隐喻地

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释义与例句

adv.
  1. 1.

    In a metaphorical manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

    He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.

  2. 2.

    Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

    Metaphorically, he was crushed.

词源

From metaphorical + -ly.

来源：wiktionary