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Interpreting figurative language

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说话者说“这座桥早已有了裂缝”时，并不是在描述实体建筑。

When the speaker says “the bridge was already cracked,” they are not describing a physical structure.

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说话者说“这座桥早已有了裂缝”时，并不是在描述实体建筑。

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说话者说“这座桥早已有了裂缝”时，并不是在描述实体建筑。
Expression
When the speaker says “the bridge was already cracked,” they are not describing a physical structure.
说话者说“这座桥早已有了裂缝”时，并不是在描述实体建筑。
这个比喻把信任描绘成一种在明显冲突前就已受损的连接。
Word
The metaphor presents trust as a connection damaged before the visible conflict.
这个比喻把信任描绘成一种在明显冲突前就已受损的连接。
这个意象既体现脆弱性，也暗示修复的可能。
Phrase
The image adds fragility and also the possibility of repair.
这个意象既体现脆弱性，也暗示修复的可能。
直译或许能保留意象，却可能失去文化联想。
Phrase
Translating it literally might preserve the image but lose the cultural association.
直译或许能保留意象，却可能失去文化联想。
我会寻找意义相当的表达，而不是逐字对应。
Phrase
I would look for an equivalent expression rather than a word-for-word match.
我会寻找意义相当的表达，而不是逐字对应。