Word · Frequency #1237
relatively
相对地；相对而言
in comparison to something else or to a particular standard
- 1.
In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.
相对地；参照环境或竞争；根据上下文或比较而言。
- 2.
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
相对地
相对地；参照环境或竞争；根据上下文或比较而言。；相对地；比较地；相当地；相关地；[计] 相对地
In use
The test was relatively easy, so I finished it quickly.
Our apartment is relatively small, but it is very cozy.
She found a relatively cheap flight to Beijing.
the situation is relatively calm now
relatively + adjective/adverb
The test was relatively easy.
这次考试相对容易。
relatively + compared to/with + noun phrase
“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。
relatively speaking
Connections
Collocations
- relatively few
- 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。
- relatively simple
- 相对简单
- The instructions are relatively simple to follow.这些说明相对简单易懂。
- relatively inexpensive
- 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。
- relatively speaking
- 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。
Idioms & figurative uses
- relatively speaking
- 相对而言Relatively speaking, the project was a success.相对而言，这个项目是成功的。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想relative（亲戚）加ly，亲戚之间比较，即相对地。
Context & Register
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。
Pronunciation & Spelling
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.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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