figuration

• 名词，指用形象、象征或比喻的方式表现某事物的行为，或指用图案、纹饰进行的装饰过程。

A noun referring to the act of representing something figuratively, as through emblem or allegory, or the process of decorating with a design.

1. Figurative representationC1formal

   The act of representing something symbolically or allegorically through figures, emblems, or metaphors.

   形象化表现

   • The poem is a complex figuration of love and loss using mythological allusions.
   • In medieval art, figuration was often used to convey religious allegories.
   • The author's use of figuration allows readers to interpret deeper societal critiques.

   同义词allegoryimagerymetaphorrepresentationsymbolismtrope

2. Decorative designB2formalart

   The process of adorning an object or surface with ornamental patterns or designs.

   纹饰

   • The ornate figuration on the cathedral ceiling took decades to complete.
   • This pottery style is known for its intricate floral figuration.
   • The designer added geometric figuration to the fabric pattern.
   • Renaissance furniture often features elaborate figuration in carved wood.

   同义词adornmentdecorationembellishmentornamentation