| 单词 | similar |
| 释义 | similarsimilar /ˈsɪməlɚ/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL adjective 1almost the same, but not exactly the same OPP different: We have similar tastes in music.similar to Tom’s voice is very similar to his brother’s.similar in The two cars are similar in size.remarkably/strikingly similar The two women told strikingly similar stories. Their writing styles are quite similar.THESAURUSalike – very similar: She and her sister look alike.like – similar in some way to something else: It tastes a little like chicken.akin to something formal – similar to something. Used in writing: He looked at me with something akin to awe.close – very similar to something: The flavor of the margarine is as close to butter as any brand I have found.comparable – similar to something else in size, number, quality, etc.: Is the pay rate comparable to what you were earning in your last job?analogous formal – similar to another situation or thing, in a way that lets you make a comparison or use one thing to help you understand the other: The communication system is analogous to the body’s nervous system.matching – looking the same or very similar to something in color and pattern. Used especially about clothing or things made of cloth: She bought a sofa with matching pillows and curtains.2[no comparative] math, geometry similar geometric figures have the same shape and equal angles, but do not have to be the same size → same1 [Origin: 1500–1600 French similaire, from Latin similis like, similar] |
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