| 释义 |
alike
I. \əˈlīk\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English ilik, alik, alteration (influenced by Old Norse ālīkr) of ilich, from Old English gelīc (from ge- — collective prefix — + līc body) and onlīc, from on + līc — more at co-, like
1. : showing strong resemblance, likeness, or accord
< the two cars are much alike >
2. : showing no difference or no salient difference
< the two dresses were quite alike >
< the twins, alike in face and manners — Charles Kingsley >
Synonyms: see like
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English ilike, alteration (influenced by Old Norse ālīka) of iliche, from Old English gelīce and onlīce, from gelīc , adjective, and onlīc, adjective, respectively
: in the same manner, form, or degree : in common : equally
< we are all alike concerned with religion > |