simile

noun

UK/ˈsɪm.ɪ.li/
US/ˈsɪm.ə.li/

Definitions of simile noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A figure of speech that directly compares two different things using words such as "like" or "as".

    明喻

    • His anger was like a volcanic eruption.

      他的憤怒就像火山爆發。

    • She runs as fast as the wind.

      她跑得像風一樣快。

    • His smile is as bright as sunshine.

      他的笑容像陽光一樣燦爛。