a heavy load); figuratively it applies to what is burdensome or oppressive to the spirit (
重负）； 它喻指精神压抑的或难于负担的（
a shady grove of catalpas) or figuratively to what is of questionable honesty (
梓属植物的避光树丛） 或比喻意义上指有可疑的诚实（
a weighty package); figuratively it describes what is onerous, serious, or important (
沉重的包裹）； 它喻指艰巨的、严重的或重要的(
The fleet anchored in the bay and bombarded the town) or figuratively with words (
舰队在海湾抛锚并轰击了城镇） 或用言语象征性的攻击（
Costume is a carrier of society culture, is that the ideological form concretization, is figuratively and most keen express way.
服饰作为社会文化的一个载体,是意识形态的具体化、形象化和最灵敏的表达方式。
an inflexible knife blade); figuratively they describe what does not relent or yield:
不弯的刀锋)； 它们的比喻意义是描述不宽容或不屈服的东西：
Let the stock simmer for several hours); figuratively it refers to a state of gentle ferment (
让汤汁炖几个小时)； 它喻指蕴酿(
the sun's afterglow on the verge of the horizon); figuratively it indicates a point at which something is likely to begin or to happen (
日落于地平线上）； 它喻指一个于此事物可能开始或发生的临界点（
a chief magistrate. Used figuratively,chief implies maximum importance or value:
总统。 用作比喻意义时chief 含有最大重要性或最大价值的意思：
opaque rock crystals); figuratively it applies to something that is unintelligible:
不透明的岩石晶体)； 它能用于比喻难以理解的事情：
But, also figuratively when practical effects are impractical.
但，形象地说，实际效果很不实际。
Source: Popular Science EssaysThe silk screen technique has the effect of flattening her face, both figuratively and emotionally.
丝网技术有压扁她的脸的效果，在象征和情感都是如此。
Source: Secrets of MasterpiecesThe stone was ground down over centuries. We also use it figuratively.
这块岩石受到了几百年的磨损。我们也使用他的比喻意义。
Source: Rachel's Classroom on Phrasal VerbsFiguratively speaking, this is the Lamborghini of timepieces.
只有少数钟表匠。
Source: English little tyrantIt was literally and figuratively a pain.
这在字面上和比喻上都是一种痛苦。
Source: Learn phrases and vocabulary with Vanessa.Compared to now, the days of the Robber Barons were the Wild West – both figuratively and literally.
与现在相比，强盗贵族的时代就像是蛮荒的西部——无论是从形象上还是从字面上来说都是如此。
Source: Biography of Famous Historical FiguresCompared to now, the days of the Robber Barons were the Wild West — both figuratively and literally.
与现在相比，强盗贵族的时代就像是蛮荒的西部——无论是从形象上还是从字面上来说都是如此。
Source: The legendary stories of business tycoons.You can also use it figuratively: I'd like to head towards a solution to this problem.
我想研究出这个问题的解决方案。
Source: Rachel's Classroom on Phrasal VerbsBut figuratively or idiomatically, it means I don't like it, right?
但形象地或习惯地说，这句话的意思是“我不喜欢”。
Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.Oh yeah! She wrote the book on th subject – literally and figuratively.
哦，对了！ 她不仅非常熟悉，还真的写了本关于这个主题的书。
Source: VOA Slow English - Word Storiesa heavy load); figuratively it applies to what is burdensome or oppressive to the spirit (
重负）； 它喻指精神压抑的或难于负担的（
a shady grove of catalpas) or figuratively to what is of questionable honesty (
梓属植物的避光树丛） 或比喻意义上指有可疑的诚实（
a weighty package); figuratively it describes what is onerous, serious, or important (
沉重的包裹）； 它喻指艰巨的、严重的或重要的(
The fleet anchored in the bay and bombarded the town) or figuratively with words (
舰队在海湾抛锚并轰击了城镇） 或用言语象征性的攻击（
Costume is a carrier of society culture, is that the ideological form concretization, is figuratively and most keen express way.
服饰作为社会文化的一个载体,是意识形态的具体化、形象化和最灵敏的表达方式。
an inflexible knife blade); figuratively they describe what does not relent or yield:
不弯的刀锋)； 它们的比喻意义是描述不宽容或不屈服的东西：
Let the stock simmer for several hours); figuratively it refers to a state of gentle ferment (
让汤汁炖几个小时)； 它喻指蕴酿(
the sun's afterglow on the verge of the horizon); figuratively it indicates a point at which something is likely to begin or to happen (
日落于地平线上）； 它喻指一个于此事物可能开始或发生的临界点（
a chief magistrate. Used figuratively,chief implies maximum importance or value:
总统。 用作比喻意义时chief 含有最大重要性或最大价值的意思：
opaque rock crystals); figuratively it applies to something that is unintelligible:
不透明的岩石晶体)； 它能用于比喻难以理解的事情：
But, also figuratively when practical effects are impractical.
但，形象地说，实际效果很不实际。
Source: Popular Science EssaysThe silk screen technique has the effect of flattening her face, both figuratively and emotionally.
丝网技术有压扁她的脸的效果，在象征和情感都是如此。
Source: Secrets of MasterpiecesThe stone was ground down over centuries. We also use it figuratively.
这块岩石受到了几百年的磨损。我们也使用他的比喻意义。
Source: Rachel's Classroom on Phrasal VerbsFiguratively speaking, this is the Lamborghini of timepieces.
只有少数钟表匠。
Source: English little tyrantIt was literally and figuratively a pain.
这在字面上和比喻上都是一种痛苦。
Source: Learn phrases and vocabulary with Vanessa.Compared to now, the days of the Robber Barons were the Wild West – both figuratively and literally.
与现在相比，强盗贵族的时代就像是蛮荒的西部——无论是从形象上还是从字面上来说都是如此。
Source: Biography of Famous Historical FiguresCompared to now, the days of the Robber Barons were the Wild West — both figuratively and literally.
与现在相比，强盗贵族的时代就像是蛮荒的西部——无论是从形象上还是从字面上来说都是如此。
Source: The legendary stories of business tycoons.You can also use it figuratively: I'd like to head towards a solution to this problem.
我想研究出这个问题的解决方案。
Source: Rachel's Classroom on Phrasal VerbsBut figuratively or idiomatically, it means I don't like it, right?
但形象地或习惯地说，这句话的意思是“我不喜欢”。
Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.Oh yeah! She wrote the book on th subject – literally and figuratively.
哦，对了！ 她不仅非常熟悉，还真的写了本关于这个主题的书。
Source: VOA Slow English - Word StoriesExplore frequently searched vocabulary
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