In recent decades this symbolic or metaphorical lyric has given way to one which leans toward metonymy.

  • -- Thomas Harrison 汤姆斯·哈里森

近几十年来,这种象征性或隐喻性的歌词已经让位于转喻。

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I would suggest, merely as a metaphor here, but also as the basis for a scientific program to investigate the computational capacity of the universe, that this is also a reasonable explanation for why the universe is complex.

我想说的是,这只是一个比喻,但也是一个科学程序的基础来研究宇宙的计算能力,这也是一个合理的解释为什么宇宙是复杂的。

In my own recent String Trio I attempt to superimpose two quite different sets of formal strategies, both of which, ultimately, refer back to historical precedent.

在我最近的弦乐三重奏中,我试图将两套截然不同的形式策略叠加在一起,最终,这两套策略都可以追溯到历史先例。

The river is a metaphor for life in general, ... all the bullshit that you deal with from being a kid growing up. The whole thing's just about life and death.

总的来说,这条河象征着生命……你小时候处理的那些屁话。整件事就是生死攸关的。

Scientific reality is the modern human condition, and you can see that in the symbolic nature of my work.

科学现实是现代人类的状况,你可以从我作品的象征性本质中看到这一点。

It's a fairly recent thing but I've become very fond of making drinks myself.

这是最近的事,但我已经变得非常喜欢自己做饮料。

It's going to be a symbolic thing. But for me, they did enough.

这将是一个象征性的东西。但对我来说,他们已经做得够多了。