metaphor
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Definitions
n.
A figure of speech that describes something by saying it is something else, implying a similarity without using 'like' or 'as'
隐喻，暗喻
v.
To describe or express something using a metaphor
用隐喻表达
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmetabeyond, change
+
phorroot
=metaphor
Example Sentences
- 1.
Life is a journey is a common metaphor in literature.
- 2.
The metaphor of war is used to describe business competition.
- 3.
Her metaphor comparing love to a flame was quite poetic.