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.
예시
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Meta-Phone': You are calling one thing by another thing's name to send a message.
빠른 퀴즈
The teacher tried to ____ the classroom as a garden where students grow.
정답!
정답은: metaphor
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare things, while a metaphor says one thing IS another.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Do not use 'like' or 'as' when you want to metaphor something; that would be a simile.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Meta-Phone': You are calling one thing by another thing's name to send a message.
어원
From the Greek word 'metapherein', which means 'to carry across' or 'to transfer'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Metaphors change between cultures; for example, Western cultures often metaphor time as money that can be 'spent'.
빠른 퀴즈
The teacher tried to ____ the classroom as a garden where students grow.
정답!
정답은: metaphor
관련 어휘
관련 단어
homovitic
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homosistness
C1To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.
semichromity
C1Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.
bipathency
C1The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.
monoannfy
C1Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.
compathness
C1To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.
misaudcy
C1Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.
contrafractward
C1To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.
univerbor
C1Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.
foreacrtude
C1Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.
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