relatively + adjective/adverb
The test was relatively easy.
这次考试相对容易。
相对地;相对而言
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相对地;相对而言
in comparison to something else or to a particular standard
The test was relatively easy.
这次考试相对容易。
相对地;参照环境或竞争;根据上下文或比较而言。
In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.
相对地
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
The test was relatively easy, so I finished it quickly.
这次考试相对容易,所以我很快就做完了。
AI contextual example
Our apartment is relatively small, but it is very cozy.
我们的公寓相对较小,但很舒适。
AI contextual example
She found a relatively cheap flight to Beijing.
她找到了一张相对便宜的飞往北京的机票。
AI contextual example
the situation is relatively calm now
现在局势相对平静。
WordNet
The test was relatively easy.
这次考试相对容易。
“compared to”和“compared with”都可使用。
He is relatively tall compared to his classmates.
与同学相比,他相对较高。
常用于句首,表示从相对的角度看。
Relatively speaking, it's a small city.
相对而言,这是个很小的城市。
Not this
This problem is relative easy.
Use this
This problem is relatively easy.
汉语中“相对”可作形容词,但英语中修饰形容词需用副词relatively,而非形容词relative。
Not this
Relatively, the economy is good.
Use this
The economy is relatively good.
英语中副词relatively通常直接放在所修饰的形容词之前,置于句首不自然,不同于汉语“相对地”的句首用法。
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相对较少
Relatively few people attended the meeting this morning.
今天早上参加会议的人相对较少。
相对简单
The instructions are relatively simple to follow.
这些说明相对简单易懂。
相对便宜
This hotel is relatively inexpensive compared to others in the area.
这家酒店与该地区的其他酒店相比相对便宜。
相对而言
Relatively speaking, the project was a success despite the challenges.
相对而言,尽管面临挑战,这个项目还是成功的。
相对而言
Relatively speaking, the project was a success.
相对而言,这个项目是成功的。
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联想relative(亲戚)加ly,亲戚之间比较,即相对地。
相对地, 比较地;通常用于比较不同事物,语域中性,适用于多数非正式和正式场合。
These words share the '-ly' ending spelling with 'relatively' but do not rhyme because their stressed vowels differ (e.g., /æ/ in absolutely, /iː/ in completely, /ɛ/ in definitely, /ɒ/ in probably vs. /ɛl/ in relatively). No perfect rhymes are listed.
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