| [/ˈlɪtərəl; ˋlɪtərəl/] adj 用法:
1 [esp attrib 尤作定语] (a) corresponding exactly to the original 完全按照原文的:
a literal transcript of a speech 讲话的全文抄本 *
a literal (ie word-for-word) translation 直译（逐字翻译）. Cf 参看 free1 11.
(b) concerned with the basic or usual meaning of a word or phrase 照字面本义的:
His story is incredible in the literal sense of the word, ie It is impossible to believe him, so he must be lying. 他说的情况令人难以置信, 是真的难以相信（他说的一定是谎话）. Cf 参看 figurative, metaphorical (metaphor). 用法:
2 (esp derog 尤作贬义) unimaginative; prosaic 无想像力的; 刻板的; 平淡无奇的:
His interpretation of the music was rather too literal. 那音乐他演奏得未免太乏味了. *
Don't be so literal-minded you know what I meant! 别那麽死心眼嘛--你知道我是什麽意思! literal 2
n (also literal error) misprint 印刷错误. |