figure of speech
noun [ C ] uk/ˌfɪɡ.ər əv ˈspiːtʃ/ us/ˌfɪɡ.jʊr əv ˈspiːtʃ/ figures of speech
修辞格;修辞手段;比喻
an expression that uses words to mean something different from their ordinary meaning
"Break a leg" is a figure of speech, meaning "good luck". “断一条腿”是一种修辞手法，意思是“祝你好运”。
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