| 单词 | relatively |
| 释义 | relatively (relətɪvli ) adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb] B2 Relatively means to a certain degree, especially when compared with other things of the same kind. The sums needed are relatively small. I like to think I'm relatively easy to get along with. Synonyms: comparatively, rather, somewhat, to some extent Collocations: relatively safe Airlines can and do borrow heavily because their assets are tangible and relatively safe. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) Happily today, a Speaker who can withstand dastardly political plots is assured of a relatively safe existence. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Dealers say that these deals are relatively safe from the economic cycle. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Currently, seafloor mining only takes place in these relatively shallow, near-shore locations, rather than in deep international waters. Smithsonian Mag It was centered at a relatively shallow depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). Houston Chronicle The drilling site lies in relatively shallow waters about 400 metres (1,300ft) deep and between 30 and 60 miles north of the islands. Times, Sunday Times Problems arise, however, with the film's tone - it's occasionally funny and sometimes dark but ultimately a relatively shallow look at its topic. The Sun Most are found in relatively shallow water. Houston Chronicle What they want is the capacity to write relatively short reports in clear, concise English that does not contain awful howlers. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Although he was at first admonished or received relatively short custodial sentences, the sentences increased with his repeat offending. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Why was this relatively short period so crucial in establishing new international contacts? World History: Patterns of Change and Continuity (1995) It is going to get very difficult for us over a relatively short timescale. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Analysts believe the pain should be relatively short-lived as inflation is brought back down again next year and nominal wages continue to creep higher. Times, Sunday Times (2017) This was disingenuous, for he knew well that popular enthusiasm is no less sincere for being relatively short-lived. REBELS AND REDCOATS: The American Revolutionary War (2003) The reason is that the victory was relatively short-lived. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It's also possible that treatment for a relatively simple problem such as social phobia can reveal more deep-seated problems that require long-term treatment. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Producing garum was relatively simple. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Instead he tries to conjure character and atmosphere via relatively simple means. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The choice of goalkeepers and defenders is relatively simple but that is not the case in midfield and attack. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Getting there is relatively simple and inexpensive. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It combines excellent ideas with relatively slow, methodical gameplay. The Sun Deals have relatively slow speeds and small download caps, but should suffice for general browsing. Times, Sunday Times Furthermore, trapdoor spiders have relatively slow metabolisms, meaning it's feasible that they could survive an extended ocean journey. Smithsonian Mag They are also relatively slow growing, a quality that lends itself perfectly to long-term life in a pot. Times, Sunday Times Carrots are a relatively slow crop but fun to grow and do well in deep pots. Times, Sunday Times Beaked whales are relatively small by cetacean standards - adults varying in length from some 4 to 13 metres, with males growing larger than females. The Times Literary Supplement (2017) It's expensive, but this relatively small city's disproportionately large student community is well catered for. Times, Sunday Times (2017) At the time, the president's power was more akin to a constitutional monarch, and the number of cases brought was relatively small. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Parachute troops seized the airfields needed to provide support for the relatively small ground forces put ashore to cover the sea approaches. Times, Sunday Times (2010) As a schoolboy he was relatively small and did not set the world on fire. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Whatever its flaws, it would have secured a relatively smooth departure. Times, Sunday Times The relatively smooth style of his earlier works has been gradually loosening, achieving a more spontaneous look. Times, Sunday Times For a start, they have had relatively smooth births themselves. Times, Sunday Times The retailer's relatively smooth supply chain has been overhauled since it had prolonged delivery hiccups and product shortages just over 15 years ago. Times,Sunday Times Because the major details were worked out before the filing, the process was expected to be relatively smooth. Globe and Mail The standard car comes with a relatively soft chassis, which is fine if you want a shopping trolley. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In its pure form (wrought iron ) the metal is tough but relatively soft. The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) The relatively stable day-to-day routine in the workshop camp and the technical background were helpful for making small and totally illicit radio sets. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They point to currency fluctuations as a portent of things to come and dismiss the relatively stable economic data elsewhere. The Sun (2016) The figures have remained relatively stable for four years. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The Democrat race has thus been a relatively stable two-horse contest. Times, Sunday Times (2007) How has Latin America balanced extremely rapid urbanization with some relatively stable family patterns? World History: Patterns of Change and Continuity (1995) Partly as a result, the financial markets remained relatively steady. Times, Sunday Times Prices peaked at 108 a month in 2009 and stayed relatively steady at 105 to 106 between 2010 and 2012, it found. Times, Sunday Times Unlike in most developed countries, the share of national income that goes on wages (as opposed to profits) has remained relatively steady in recent years. Times, Sunday Times Detached homes are holding relatively steady, at 1.8 per cent lower than last month. Times, Sunday Times It has remained relatively steady since then. Times,Sunday Times Carbon capture is relatively straightforward but expensive technology. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It would be relatively straightforward to add a short 'checksum' to the end of the account number. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Most manor houses are steeped in history that is relatively straightforward, and rewarding, to trace. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Tens of thousands for something relatively straightforward. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The way the new site works is relatively straightforward. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Yet the directness of her writing makes even relatively trivial incidents stick in the reader's mind. Times,Sunday Times This may seem a relatively trivial amount but if the company did the same for every customer it would pocket an extra 22 million. Times, Sunday Times Whatever the reason for the investigation, the sums of money supposedly involved are relatively trivial. Times, Sunday Times Many of the claims are for relatively trivial mishaps. Times, Sunday Times Even something as relatively trivial as that was viewed as a threat. Times, Sunday Times On the other hand, the wealthiest members of our society are relatively unaffected. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Lab tests showed the drug targets cancer cells while leaving healthy cells relatively unaffected - meaning fewer side effects for patients. The Sun (2009) For example, since utilities can largely pass on cost increases, it is not surprising that they are relatively unaffected by fluctuations in inflation. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) Requests for loans from owners or directors were relatively unchanged during the period, remaining at more than 85 per cent throughout. Times, Sunday Times While sugar levels in chocolate and sweets were relatively unchanged, sales had increased by 16 per cent and 7 per cent respectively. Times,Sunday Times Others are relatively unchanged from their counterparts in bacteria or fungi, and are probably more recent additions. Times, Sunday Times They were layered, stratified and were still relatively unchanged so that they might easily have contained fossils. Times, Sunday Times Like our island status, our weather has been relatively unchanged over the centuries, global warming notwithstanding. Times, Sunday Times But the odd one out is a buntline hitch, a relatively uncommon sailor's knot. THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002) It is still a relatively uncommon step, particularly if you exclude people going to business school after spending some time working. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Other forms of heart disease are relatively uncommon. BMA Family Doctor Guide - Heart Disease (1989) Urachal anomalies are relatively uncommon and result from incomplete obliteration of the urachus perinatally. 2015, 'The Youngest Korean Case of Urachal Carcinoma', Case Reports in Urology Spontaneous subcapsular or perirenal hematomas are relatively uncommon but often diagnostically challenging conditions. 2019, 'Spontaneus rupture of renal cell carcinoma in anuric patient on automated peritoneal dialysis', Vojnosanitetski Pregled I took the view that my own fortunes were relatively unimportant. Ford Madox Ford (1990) Compared with this core relationship, childcare is relatively unimportant. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Initially tax relief was relatively unimportant because most people did not pay income tax. Home-ownership - differentiation and fragmentation (1990) It is more likely because the deficiencies are relatively unimportant or because there are some offsetting benefits. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) Not bad for a high-ticket item (325-375) from a relatively unknown designer. Times, Sunday Times The awards were initiated to raise the profile of the relatively unknown social enterprise movement. Times, Sunday Times Given his achievements, he remains relatively unknown and unloved. Times, Sunday Times Does it matter that the institution taking this decision remains relatively unknown? Times, Sunday Times On the other hand, many records by relatively unknown names are worth thousands of pounds, often because they are highly rated by enthusiasts. Times, Sunday Times He was involved in designing the first lightweight carbon helmet, which helped him to emerge relatively unscathed from the inevitable accidents that occur in his sport. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The Bar has been relatively unscathed by the economic situation. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The dramas of the Occupation left him relatively unscathed. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) While beach resorts remain relatively unscathed, tourists will be deterred by the demos. The Sun (2011) The hedge fund industry has emerged relatively unscathed. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Venice, for better or worse, remains relatively untouched by modern convenience and has a pace of life all of her own. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This part of the island is relatively untouched. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Only one room was left relatively untouched. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It is unusual in that it is relatively untouched. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It's one of the island's longest beaches at three miles but relatively untouched by tourists. The Sun (2007) Put your parcel in a relatively warm spot, but out of direct sunlight. Times, Sunday Times As bitterly cold air sweeps down over hundreds of miles of relatively warm sea it will pick up moisture, turning it into snow. Times, Sunday Times Some years will see glorious clear skies and sharp frosts, as we saw recently; others are relatively warm, paired with ceaseless drizzle. Times, Sunday Times They work far better now, while the nights (and therefore the soil) are still relatively warm. Times, Sunday Times These boots will keep you dry and relatively warm. The Sun The vaccine strain is relatively weak and there may be a longer incubation period. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The relatively weak Indian rupee may contribute to this trend. Times, Sunday Times (2012) As a result, the muscle is thin and relatively weak. The Runaway Brain: the Evolution of Human Uniqueness (1993) One day a neighbor who had moved away returned, appearing relatively wealthy and successful. Christianity Today All three are believed to be relatively wealthy. Times, Sunday Times The times to come will be harder than many of us have experienced in the relatively wealthy recent past. Times, Sunday Times There, despite being from a relatively wealthy background, he found life difficult. Times, Sunday Times And it means tilting policy away from supporting the relatively wealthy old towards the less wealthy young. Times, Sunday Times I don't know how she knew so much while still relatively young. The Times Literary Supplement It was a relatively young goat who was spotted bounding along past committee room 2 a few minutes before the start, though. Times, Sunday Times He's relatively young and this was the last thing he expected to happen to him. The Sun I'm relatively young and healthy and intensely sociable. Times,Sunday Times It runs out in 2017 when he will be 35 - still relatively young in goalkeeping terms. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 相对 Japanese: 比較的 |
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