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metaphors

/ˈmɛtəfɔrz/ /ˈmɛtəfərz/

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noun

Metaphern, bildliche Vergleiche

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.

Examples :

"The teacher explained that metaphors, like "the world is a stage," help us understand complex ideas by comparing them to familiar things. "

Der Lehrer erklärte, dass Metaphern wie „die Welt ist eine Bühne“ uns helfen, komplexe Ideen zu verstehen, indem sie sie mit vertrauten Dingen vergleichen.

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noun

Metaphern

The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.

Examples :

"desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor"

Schreibtisch-Metapher; Papierkorb-Metapher

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verb

Metaphern verwenden

To use a metaphor.

Examples :

"The teacher often metaphors abstract concepts like "love" or "time" to make them easier for students to grasp. "

Der Lehrer verwendet oft Metaphern für abstrakte Konzepte wie „Liebe“ oder „Zeit“, um sie für die Schüler verständlicher zu machen.

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verb

Durch eine Metapher beschreiben

To describe by means of a metaphor.

Examples :

"The poet metaphorized the challenges of growing up as a journey across a stormy sea. "

Der Dichter beschrieb die Herausforderungen des Erwachsenwerdens durch eine Metapher als Reise über ein stürmisches Meer.

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