figuratively
US /ˈfɪɡ.jɚ.ə.tɪv/
UK /ˈfɪɡ.ər.ə.tɪv.li/
副词
比喻地, 象征性地
used to indicate that a word or phrase is used in a metaphorical or non-literal way
示例:
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He was, figuratively speaking, on top of the world after winning the championship.
打个比方说，赢得冠军后他感觉自己站在了世界之巅。
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When I say 'my hands are tied,' I mean it figuratively; I'm not literally bound.
当我说“我束手无策”时，我是打个比方；我并非真的被绑住了。