Word · Frequency #5019
comparatively
相对地;比较而言;相比之下
核心释义
in a relative manner; when compared with something else
- 1.
以比较的方式
In a comparative manner.
- 2.
相对地;通过比较
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
- 3.
与其他实体相比时
When compared to other entities.
以比较的方式;相对地;通过比较;与其他实体相比时;比较地;相对地
用法In use
This apartment is comparatively cheap for the city center.
用法提示:comparatively 作副词,表示“相对地、比较而言”,修饰形容词 cheap。
The test was comparatively easy, so most students finished early.
用法提示:comparatively 作为副词,说明“相比之下”,修饰形容词 easy。
Comparatively few people attended the meeting this year.
用法提示:comparatively 作副词,修饰限定词 few,表示“相对地”。
comparatively + [adj.]
用于比较事物的性质或程度。
This method is comparatively simple.
这种方法比较简单。
comparatively + [adv.]
用于比较动作的方式或程度。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- comparatively small
- 相对较小
- The house is comparatively small but very cozy.这房子相对较小,但非常舒适。
- comparatively few
- 相对较少
- Comparatively few people attended the meeting.相对较少的人参加了会议。
- comparatively easy
- 相对容易
- This exam was comparatively easy compared to the last one.这次考试与上次相比相对容易。
- comparatively new
- 较新
- The technology is still comparatively new.这项技术还比较新。
- comparatively simple
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
com(一起)+par(看)+atively,想象大家一起看两件东西做比较,表示'比较地,相对地'。
语境与语域Context & Register
register: neutral; contexts: 学术写作, 日常对话; note: 通常用于比较两种事物,中性客观。
语法说明Grammar Note
作副词,意为“相对地、比较地”,多放在所修饰的形容词或副词前,不能直接修饰名词。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'relatively' and 'effectively' share a similar ending but do not rhyme with 'comparatively'.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.