1ADJ [usually ADJ n]字面上的;原义的 The literal sense of a word or phrase is its most basic sense. 字面上的;原义的
In many cases, the people there are fighting, in a literal sense, for their homes.
很多情况下,那里的人们是真刀真枪地在为家园而抗争。
2ADJ [usually ADJ n]逐字的;直(译)的 A literal translation is one in which you translate each word of the original work rather than giving the meaning of each expression or sentence using words that sound natural. 逐字的;直(译)的
A literal translation of the name Tapies is 'walls.'
Tapies这个名字直译过来是“墙”。
3ADJ-GRADED 言辞刻板的;听话不听音的 You use literal to describe someone who uses or understands words in a plain and simple way. 言辞刻板的;听话不听音的
4ADJ [usually ADJ n]确确实实的;完完全全的 If you describe something as the literal truth or a literal fact, you are emphasizing that it is true. 确确实实的;完完全全的 [emphasis]