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figuratively 音标拼音: [fɪgj'ʊrətɪvli] ad. 比喻地 比喻地 figuratively adv 1: in a figurative sense; " figuratively speaking,..." [ ant: { literally}] Figurative \ Fig" ur* a* tive\, a. [ L. figurativus: cf. F. figuratif. See { Figurative}.] 1. Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative. [ 1913 Webster] This, they will say, was figurative, and served, by God' s appointment, but for a time, to shadow out the true glory of a more divine sanctity. -- Hooker. [ 1913 Webster] 2. Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions. [ 1913 Webster] 3. Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description. [ 1913 Webster] 4. Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See { Figure}, n., 2. [ 1913 Webster] They belonged to a nation dedicated to the figurative arts, and they wrote for a public familiar with painted form. -- J. A. Symonds. [ 1913 Webster] { Figurative counterpoint} or { Figurative descant}. See under { Figurate}. -- { Fig" ur* a* tive* ly}, adv. -- { Fig" ur* a* tive* ness}, n. [ 1913 Webster]
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