adj. 1.比较(上)的。 2.相当的,还可以的。 3.【语法】比较级的。 4.〔委婉语〕(广告等)比较性的,攻击竞争者的。 n. 1.可匹敌者;可比拟物。 2.〔the comparative〕【语法】比较级。 短语和例子 in comparative comfort 相当舒适地。 with comparative ease 比较容易地。 adv. -ly (comparatively speaking 比较地说来〔插入语〕)。 -tivist =comparatist.
the comparative form of an adjective or adverb; "`faster'' is the comparative of the adjective `fast''"; "`less famous'' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous''"; "`more surely'' is the comparative of the adverb `surely''" 同义词:comparative degree,
estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete; "a relative stranger" 同义词:relative,
relating to or based on or involving comparison; "comparative linguistics"
In grammar, the comparative is the form of an adjective or adverb which denotes the degree or grade by which a person, thing, or other entity has a property or quality greater or less in extent than that of another, and is used in this context with a subordinating conjunction, such as than.John Sinclair, (ed.
例句与用法
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"better" is the comparative of "good" . “Better”为“good”之比较级。
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All that you know is entirely comparative . 你说的这一切都是比较而言的。
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Riches or deprivation are comparative . 贫富是相对而言的。
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It flies in the face of the principle of comparative advantage . 它回避了比较利益的原则。
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From comparative neglect, his reputation has soared to the heights . 从前人们对他不大注意,现在声望陡升。
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The island or castle stood in this belt of comparative light . 小岛,就是这小寨,正好在这条淡淡的发光的水迹上。
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The exclusively comparative method brought in a set of false notions . 这种单纯的比较方法引起了一系列错误的观念。
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A comparative expensive unit from a reputable instrument firm is a wise investment . 购买有名气的厂家的较贵的器械是一种明智的投资。
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The comparative affluence of modern society itself provides at least part of the answer . 现代社会相当富足的本身,至少已作出了部分回答。
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The comparative and superlative forms are rare and it is not usually modified by adverbs . 比较级和最高级形式很少见,且一般不被副词修饰。