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
adjective [原级]隐喻的,象征的
It turns out Levy is talking in metaphorical terms. 原来利维说的是比喻。
metaphorical
“ -al” ⌜ 表示具有某种性质的 - indicating pertaining to or characterized by ~ ⌟
They also availed themselves of other forms of expression with metaphorical meaning, some probably original, some derived from Toltec coinages. 它们还利用了其他具有隐喻意义的表达形式,有些可能是原创的,有些则源自托尔特克的新造词。
Windows and doors have important metaphorical meanings. 窗户和门有着重要的隐喻意义。