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"metaphor" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés

metaphor sustantivo

sustantivo + metaphor
Kolokacji: 7
sports metaphor • desktop metaphor • baseball metaphor • animal metaphor • war metaphor • ...
metaphor + verbo
Kolokacji: 6
metaphor describes • metaphor suggests • metaphor referring • metaphor implies • metaphor abounds • ...
verbo + metaphor
Kolokacji: 6
use a metaphor • mix metaphors • use as a metaphor • employ metaphors • metaphor drawn • ...
adjetivo + metaphor
Kolokacji: 48
apt metaphor • visual metaphor • perfect metaphor • mixed metaphor • central metaphor • ...
preposición + metaphor
Kolokacji: 7
of metaphor • with metaphors • in metaphors • for metaphor • to metaphors • ...
colocaciones frecuentes
Kolokacji: 5
collocations grouped by meanings
Grup znaczeniowych: 1
(1) of, with, in, for, to, ...
Kolokacji: 7
1. of metaphor = z metafory of metaphor
of metaphors, of one's metaphors
2. with metaphors = z metaforami with metaphors
with metaphor
3. in metaphors = w metaforach in metaphors
in metaphor
4. for metaphor = dla metafory for metaphor
for metaphors
5. to metaphors = do metafor to metaphors
to metaphor
6. on metaphors = na metaforach on metaphors
  • For people who are not electrical engineers, understanding the grid means relying on imperfect metaphors.
  • No, no, why was she wasting time on silly metaphors?
  • These icons rely on unique and memorable metaphors as a form of product branding.
  • He was keen on mixed metaphors that got under your skin.
  • It relies on images, metaphors, and narratives which is then used to estimate the probability of a hazard.
  • But everyone involved in the project is more intent on meeting deadlines than on generating metaphors.
  • Therefore, we cannot "tell" that mathematics is "out there" without relying on conceptual metaphors rooted in our biology.
  • In contrast, our culture is based on metaphors and symbols.
  • Through his work on metaphors, Lakoff found an avenue into political discourse.
  • Their lyrics were rich on metaphors and elements which some consider racist.
7. through metaphors = przez metafory through metaphors
through metaphor

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