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be symmetrical
The design of the building is perfectly symmetrical.
这座建筑的设计完全对称。
对称的；匀称的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
对称的；匀称的
having parts that match each other in size, shape, and position, giving a balanced overall form
The design of the building is perfectly symmetrical.
这座建筑的设计完全对称。
呈现对称的；各部分和谐或成比例的；具有对应部分的。
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
对应部分在大小、形状和相对位置上相似
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
实体内部或不同实体之间组成成分的等同或对应
exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
The two windows on the front wall are perfectly symmetrical, so the room looks balanced.
前墙上的两扇窗户完全对称，所以房间看起来很均衡。
The butterfly's wings are symmetrical, with the same pattern on both sides.
蝴蝶的翅膀是对称的，两边有相同的图案。
The design for the new building is deliberately symmetrical, giving it a formal look.
新建筑的设计特意采用对称布局，使其显得庄重。
The design of the building is perfectly symmetrical.
这座建筑的设计完全对称。
The left side of the face is symmetrical with the right side.
脸的左侧与右侧对称。
The graph is symmetrical about the y-axis.
该图关于y轴对称。
Not this
The design is symmetry.
Use this
The design is symmetrical.
形容词形式误用为名词：symmetry 是名词，应改为形容词 symmetrical。
Not this
The pattern is symmetrical with the other.
Use this
The pattern is symmetrical to the other.
介词搭配错误：symmetrical 后常接介词 to，而不是 with。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
完全对称的
The human face is not perfectly symmetrical.
人的脸并非完全对称。
对称图案
The carpet has a symmetrical pattern of flowers and vines.
地毯上有花卉和藤蔓组成的对称图案。
对称排列
The symmetrical arrangement of the chairs made the hall look tidy.
椅子对称排列，使大厅看起来很整洁。
对称的脸
Many people consider a symmetrical face more attractive.
许多人认为对称的脸更有吸引力。
对称平衡
The painter used symmetrical balance to give the composition a calm feeling.
画家运用对称平衡，使构图给人一种平静的感觉。
Use symmetrical naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
把symmetrical想成‘sym-≈same(相同)’，左右两侧相同、比例匀称，即‘对称的’。
语域：neutral 常见场景：数学与几何描述、设计与艺术分析、日常外观描述 该词为中性用语，通常用于数学、科学、设计等需要描述形状或结构对称性的场合，日常口语中也可以使用。
常用作表语或定语，后接介词to或with表示与某物对称。
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