| 单词 | compare |
| 释义 | compare v. & n. --v 1. tr. (usu. foll. by to) express similarities in; liken (compared the landscape to a painting). 2. tr. (often foll. by to, with) estimate the similarity or dissimilarity of; assess the relation between (compared radio with television; that lacks quality compared to this). Usage In current use to and with are generally interchangeable, but with often implies a greater element of formal analysis, as in compared my account with yours. 3. intr. (often foll. by with) bear comparison (compares favourably with the rest). 4. intr. (often foll. by with) be equal or equivalent to. 5. tr. Gram. form the comparative and superlative degrees of (an adjective or an adverb). --n literary comparison (beyond compare; without compare; has no compare). Phrases and idioms compare notes exchange ideas or opinions. Etymology: ME f. OF comparer f. L comparare (as COM-, parare f. par equal) |
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