Metaphorically

(adv.) in a metaphorical manner; 'she expressed herself metaphorically'.

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• They may metaphorically be called cousins to the same millionth degree, yet they differ widely and in different degrees from each other. 查尔斯·达尔文. 物种起源.
• And in modern times we sometimes use metaphorically what Plato employed as a philosophical formula. 柏拉图. 理想国.
• As I was saying, Mr. Philander-- screamed Professor Porter, as, metaphorically speaking, he himself threw her into high. 埃德加·赖斯·巴勒斯. 人猿泰山.

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