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literal

/ˈlɪtərəl/ American
  • adj. 字面的, 逐字的
Definition
  • adj. following the exact or basic meaning of a word or text, without exaggeration
Example
Don't take his joke too literally; he didn't mean it seriously.
别把他的玩笑话按字面意思理解,他不是当真的。