metaphorical

1. ADJ You use the word metaphorical to indicate that you are not using words with their ordinary meaning, but are describing something by means of an image or symbol. 比喻意义上的

It turns out Levy is talking in metaphorical terms. 原来利维说的是比喻。

2. metaphoricallyADV 比喻意义上地

You're speaking metaphorically, I hope. 我希望你是在打比方。