单词 | corresponding |
释义 | corresponding (once / 377 pages) adj Use the adjective corresponding to describe things that are similar or related. Your friends may all have corresponding viewpoints to yours, or you may have friends you like in spite of having different opinions. Corresponding comes from the Latin roots cor-, meaning "together," and respondere, meaning "to answer." Aside from its meaning of "having similar function and purpose," the adjective can also mean "related" or "accompanying." Type the corresponding keys on the keyboard to create a keyboard shortcut. If you create a how-to guide, you may want to include corresponding photos so readers can see illustrations as they follow the step-by-step instructions. WORD FAMILYcorresponding: correspondingly+/correspond: corresponded, correspondence, correspondent, corresponding, corresponds/correspondence: correspondences/correspondent: correspondently, correspondents USAGE EXAMPLESHe said the mass questioning of North Africans happened "because we recognised corresponding aggressive behaviour amongst them". BBC(Jan 02, 2017) Last year, Tennessee lawmakers considered a so-called “bathroom bill” that would require public school students to use the restrooms corresponding to their gender at birth. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) Unfortunately, on this occasion, we would be unable to ratify the record due to the route not corresponding with our requirements. BBC(Dec 27, 2016) 1adj similar especially in position or purpose a number of corresponding diagonal points Syn similar marked by correspondence or resemblance 2adj conforming in every respect boxes with corresponding dimensions Syn comparable, like same closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree 3adj accompanying all rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities Syn related, related to being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics |
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