literal
UK/'litәrәl/US
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
Exactly as stated, without interpretation or metaphor; taking words in their most basic sense.
字面上的，照字面意思的；非比喻的
n.
A printing or typographical error involving a wrong letter; a fixed value written directly in source code.
印刷错误；（编程中的）字面量
Root Breakdown
Native Englishliteralother
=literal
Common Collocations
- 1.literal meaning字面意思
- 2.literal interpretation字面解释
Example Sentences
- 1.
The literal meaning of the phrase differs from its figurative meaning.