喻
inform; understand; metaphor; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesverb
to inform; to tell; to make clear
formalUsed for explaining facts or reasoning to someone, often in formal or instructional contexts.
The teacher reasoned with the student to help them realize their mistake.
The cause and effect of this matter have been explained to everyone.
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It is very difficult to communicate with someone who is unreasonable.
He tried to reason with the stubborn client to persuade them.
Please explain the specific details of this policy.
verb
to understand; to realize
neutralUsed to describe that a fact or truth is clearly known by a group or individual.
This matter is known to every household, and everyone knows it.
His intention is self-evident, and everyone understands it.
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After the explanation, everyone finally understood the reasoning behind it.
Only professionals can understand this complex formula.
Facing the crisis, the public has come to understand the importance of environmental protection.
noun
metaphor; analogy
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to refer to a figure of speech that compares two different things.
The teacher used a vivid metaphor to explain this concept.
The metaphors in this article are very appropriate and easy to understand.
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Poets often use natural scenery as metaphors to express their emotions.
This metaphor vividly illustrates the differences between social classes.
Appropriate metaphors in writing can enhance the感染力 of an article.
noun
surname Yu
neutralA common Chinese surname.
Mr. Yu is a senior engineer at our company.
I have a colleague with the surname Yu, everyone calls him Xiao Yu.