literal meaning
US /ˈlɪtərəl ˈmiːnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlɪtərəl ˈmiːnɪŋ/
短语
字面意思
the primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase, not a figurative or metaphorical one
示例:
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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”这个短语有比喻意义，但其字面意思是指实际踢一个桶。
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Always consider the literal meaning before looking for deeper interpretations.
在寻找更深层次的解释之前，请始终考虑字面意思。