Simile
[ 'sɪməli ]
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n. （使用like或as等词语的）明喻;
💡 词根助记
simil(like)+e(名词后缀)→真喻
📝 例句
" As white as snow" is a simile.
“洁白如雪”是明喻。
It is not easy to make a simile go on all fours.
一个比喻要完全贴切是不容易的。
A figure of speech, especially a metaphor or simile.
演说形式，尤指明喻或隐喻
I believe this simile largely speaks the truth.
我相信这种比拟在很大程度上道出了真实。
I'm running my simile too far.
我比喻得过头了。
🌱 联想助记
【记】※ smile-笑,simile-比喻:一个恰当的比喻会引来会心一笑
※ smile-笑,simile-比喻:课堂上,老师这个生动贴切的比喻引得大家会心一笑
✅ 同义词
🔴 反义词
📖 牛津释义
simile
n[U, C]
(use of) comparison of one thing with another, eg `as brave as a lion', `a face like a mask' 明喻; 明喻的运用（如
｀勇猛如狮＇,｀像假面具一样的面孔＇）
use daring similes 使用破格的明喻
Her style is rich in simile. 她的文体中用很多明喻. Cf 参看 metaphor.
🔁 扩展释义
*['simili]n. 明喻, 明喻说法
📖 同为「GRE」词汇
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I'll discuss this matter with you behind closed doors.
我要跟你私下谈这个事。
I'm feeling under the weather.
我觉得不舒服。
Even though the noble was expected to read the letter at each performance,
尽管那个贵族每场戏都得念一遍那封信。