literal meaning
US /ˈlɪtərəl ˈmiːnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlɪtərəl ˈmiːnɪŋ/
短語
字面意思
the primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase, not a figurative or metaphorical one
範例:
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The phrase "kick the bucket" has a figurative meaning, but its literal meaning refers to physically kicking a bucket.
「kick the bucket」這個片語有比喻意義，但其字面意思是指實際踢一個桶。
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Always consider the literal meaning before looking for deeper interpretations.
在尋找更深層次的解釋之前，請始終考慮字面意思。