Level 5 · word 8,882 of 20,000

figurative

/ˈfɪɡərətɪv/ American
  • adj. 比喻的, 象征的
Definition
  • adj. using words in a non-literal, symbolic, or highly descriptive way
Example
The poem uses figurative language instead of literal descriptions.
这首诗用的是比喻性的语言,而不是字面描述。