metaphorical [ˌmetəˈfɔ:rɪkl]

例句:

• It turns out Levy is talking in metaphorical terms.
  利维原来说的是一种比喻。
  
• The ship may be heading for the metaphorical rocks unless a buyer can be found.
  除非可以找到买家，否则这条船也许就像朝着岩石撞过去一样下场悲惨。
  
• Here, then, we have a metaphorical substitution on a metonymic axis.
  这样, 我们在换喻(者翻译为转喻,一种以部分代替整体的修辞方法)上就有了一个隐喻的替代.
  
• What is the metaphorical significance of incest in the book?
  来自NEWYORKER
• Olivia's mom shrinks from the metaphorical precipice.
  来自WSJ
• Who is now in the metaphorical rat mittens?
  来自THETIMES