| 释义 |
tropeBrE /trəʊp/ NAmE /troʊp/ noun (specialist ) a word or phrase that is used in a way that is different from its usual meaning in order to create a particular mental image or effect . Metaphors and similes are tropes 转义词语；比喻词语a theme that is important or repeated in literature , films /movies , etc .（文学、电影等中的）重要主题，一再重复的主题◆ the trope of the mad scientist in horror movies 恐怖电影中一再重复的疯狂科学家的主题 |