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literal

Произношение: [ˈlɪtərəl]

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Как использовать literal в предложении: 2 значения и 6 примеров с озвучкой.

Контекст: «language»

(adjective) when something means exactly what it says. If someone uses the word 'literal', they want you to understand the exact meaning without any tricks or exaggeration.

Пример

The story is about a literal dragon that breathes fire, not just a character called a dragon.

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He didn't mean it in a literal way; he was just joking about flying.

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Did you take her words in a literal way, or were you just playing along?

Контекст: «interpretation»

(adjective) when something is explained in a straightforward manner without figurative language or symbolism. This helps if you want to be very clear about what's being said.

Пример

The teacher asked us to provide a literal interpretation of the poem, focusing on the words used.

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His explanation was not literal; it contained a lot of metaphor and was quite confusing.

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Can you give a literal meaning of the phrase 'kick the bucket'?

Как произносится literal

Произношение: [ˈlɪtərəl]

Слушайте и повторяйте столько раз, сколько нужно.

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