英汉词典

similar 基本解释

• adj. 相似的
• n. 类似物

similar 词态变化

similar 中文词源

来自拉丁语 similis,相似的，类似的，来自 PIE*sem,一，一样，词源同 same,simple.

similar 英文词源

similar

similar: [17] Similar comes via French similaire from medieval Latin *similāris, a derivative of Latin similis ‘like, similar’. This or the closely related simul ‘at the same time’ have also given English assemble [13], dissemble [15], ensemble [15], resemble, semblance [13], similitude [14], simulate [17], and simultaneous [17]. Its ultimate source was the Indo-European base *sem-, *som-, which also lies behind English same, simple, single, and the homo- of homosexual.
=> assemble, dissemble, ensemble, resemble, same, semblance, simple, simulate, simultaneous, single

similar (adj.)

"having characteristics in common," 1610s (earlier similary, 1560s), from French similaire, from a Medieval Latin extended form of Latin similis "like, resembling," from Old Latin semol "together," from PIE root *sem- (1) "one, as one, together with" (see same). The noun meaning "that which is similar" is from 1650s. Related: Similarly.

similar 词组搭配

similar 英文释义

1. marked by correspondence or resemblance;

"similar food at similar prices"

"problems similar to mine"

"they wore similar coats"

2. having the same or similar characteristics;

"all politicians are alike"

"they looked utterly alike"

"friends are generaly alike in background and taste"

3. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;

"suits of like design"

"a limited circle of like minds"

"members of the cat family have like dispositions"

"as like as two peas in a pod"

"doglike devotion"

"a dreamlike quality"

4. (of words) expressing closely related meanings

5. capable of replacing or changing places with something else;

"interchangeable parts"

similar 同义词解析

alike, like, similar, comparable, parallel, uniform, identical

这些形容词均有"相似的，类似的"之意。

alike：指事物在性质、特征或外貌上固有的而不是偶然的相似。普通用词，只作表语。

like：普通用词，含义广泛，指多个或全部特性都相似，但并非同一个，也可指在某个特殊的偶然相似。

similar：强调不同的人或事物之间完全或部分相似，暗示可暂不考虑或无视其差异之处。

comparable：指在某一点或几点上有相似之处，可作有限或粗略的对比，尤指在价值或能力等方面可相提并论。

parallel：主要指在外表或在性质上相似到有可以相提并论的程度。

uniform：指在性质、数量、形态或程度等方面相似到很难看出差异的地步。

identical：语气最强，可指同一个人或物，也可指数个人或物之间完全没有差别。

similar 双语例句

1. The Ukrainians speak a Slavonic language similar to Russian.

乌克兰人所说的那种斯拉夫语系的语言类似于俄语。

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2. Over the years several similar theories have been put forward.

几年来已经有好几个类似理论相继提出。

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3. The Casino, where she had often danced, had suffered a similar fate.

她经常跳舞的赌场遭遇了相似的命运。

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4. Again the pregnancy was very similar to my previous two.

同样，这次怀孕和我前两次的情形非常相似。

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5. Place them in a jam jar, porcelain bowl, or other similar container.

将它们装入果酱罐、瓷碗或其他类似容器中。

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similar 实用场景例句

We have very similar interests.

我们兴趣相仿。

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My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers.

我的教学风格和多数教师相似。

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The two houses are similar in size.

两座房子大小差不多。

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The brothers look very similar.

弟兄几个长得很像。

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All our patients have broadly similar problems.

我们所有的病人问题大致相似。

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...a savoury cake with a texture similar to that of carrot cake...

口感和胡萝卜蛋糕相似的一种美味蛋糕

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The accident was similar to one that happened in 1973.

这次事故和 1973 年发生的那起事故很相似。

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They are similar in appearance.

他们在外貌上相似.

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People with epilepsy and similar diseases can take pills to stabilize their condition.

癫痫病和类似疾病患者可吃药丸稳定病情.

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They found a similar drug being tested against a rhinovirus — another cause of the common cold.

他们又发现了一种类似的用于对抗鼻病毒的药物,这种病毒是诱发普通感冒的另一个原因.

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Her job is broadly similar to mine.

她的工作和我的大体相似.

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Many shoes nowadays are made of plastic or similar stuff.

如今,许多鞋子是用塑料或类似的材料制成的.

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Similar cases are numerous.

凡此种种,不一而足.

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The bottom line, he said, is that altruism may rely on a basic understanding that others hae motiations and actions that may be similar to our own.

他说, 底线是利他主义可能是基于这样的基本认识:别人也有和我们自己近似的动机和行为.

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The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models.

这种汽车的基本设计与早期的样式非常相似。

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There are similar charges if you want to cash a cheque at a branch other than your own.

如果你想在开户行以外的网点兑现支票，也要收取类似的费用。

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The Casino, where she had often danced, had suffered a similar fate.

她经常跳舞的赌场遭遇了相似的命运。

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What sets it apart from hundreds of similar small French towns is the huge factory.

与其他数百个法国小镇不同的是它拥有巨大的工厂。

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Place them in a jam jar, porcelain bowl, or other similar container.

将它们装入果酱罐、瓷碗或其他类似容器中。

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Stylistically, Weller is treading a similar path to that of Lenny Kravitz.

在风格上，韦勒与伦尼·克拉维茨走着相似的路子。

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It is feared that a similar epidemic will soon reach the shores of Europe.

人们担心类似的流行病很快会传到欧洲。

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A similar feature is found at 13 degrees North between 230 degrees and 250 degrees longitude.

在北纬13度、经度230度到250度之间发现了类似的特征。

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Mr Forrest believes there is a need for other similar schools throughout Britain.

福里斯特先生认为全英国都需要有类似的学校。

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Two Manchester City fans, Geoff Watts and Howard Davies, coincidentally wrote similar letters to the club.

说来也巧，两个曼城队球迷杰夫·沃茨和霍华德·戴维斯给俱乐部写了类似的信。

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What had bonded them instantly and so completely was their similar background.

是相似的生活背景使他们很快变得亲密无间。

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What if Spain reacts to the similar economic pressures which are appearing over there?

西班牙要是对类似于那里正在出现的经济压力做出反应该怎么办？

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There is another drug called DHE that works in a similar fashion.

另外还有一种叫DHE的药物，药效也差不多。

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A similar situation prevails in America.

相似的情况在美国随处可见。

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