metaphor
To metaphor means to describe one thing by saying it is another different thing. This helps people understand a feeling or idea by using a simple picture in their minds.
例文
3 / 5The poet metaphors the moon as a white balloon in the sky.
The writer describes the moon by saying it is a white balloon.
In his speech, the leader metaphors the country as a ship in a storm.
The leader says the country is like a ship to show it is in a difficult time.
My friend metaphors his old car as a tired horse.
My friend says his car is a tired horse to show it is slow.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Meta-Phone': You are calling one thing by another thing's name to send a message.
クイックテスト
The teacher tried to ____ the classroom as a garden where students grow.
正解！
正解は： metaphor
例文
The poet metaphors the moon as a white balloon in the sky.
everydayThe writer describes the moon by saying it is a white balloon.
In his speech, the leader metaphors the country as a ship in a storm.
formalThe leader says the country is like a ship to show it is in a difficult time.
My friend metaphors his old car as a tired horse.
informalMy friend says his car is a tired horse to show it is slow.
Scientists often metaphor the human brain as a powerful computer.
academicScientists use the word computer to help people understand the brain.
The manager metaphors our team as a group of builders.
businessThe boss describes the team as builders to show they create things.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
metaphorically speaking
using a metaphor to explain something
an extended metaphor
a metaphor that continues for a long time
a mixed metaphor
using two different metaphors that do not fit together
よく混同される語
A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare things, while a metaphor says one thing IS another.
使い方のコツ
While 'metaphor' is almost always used as a noun, using it as a verb is a creative way to describe the act of making a comparison. It is most common in literary or academic discussions.
よくある間違い
Do not use 'like' or 'as' when you want to metaphor something; that would be a simile.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Meta-Phone': You are calling one thing by another thing's name to send a message.
語源
From the Greek word 'metapherein', which means 'to carry across' or 'to transfer'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Metaphors change between cultures; for example, Western cultures often metaphor time as money that can be 'spent'.
クイックテスト
The teacher tried to ____ the classroom as a garden where students grow.
正解！
正解は： metaphor
関連語彙
関連単語
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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