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similar
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Derivatives :
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similarly
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- similar
['sɪmɪlər]
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adjective
相似的
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to be similar to sth
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和某事物类似
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- similar
[ˈsɪmɪlər]
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adjective
相似的，近似的，相仿的
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They wore similar coats.
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他们穿了类似的外套。
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2.
adjective
同义的
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3.
adjective
可互换的
Collins English-English Dictionary
- similar
['sɪmɪlə]
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adj
showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical
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2.
adj
[geometry]
(of two or more figures) having corresponding angles equal and all corresponding sides in the same ratio - Compare congruent
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[maths]
(of two classes) equinumerous
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adj
[Etymology]
C17: from Old French similaire, from Latin similis
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[Usage]
As should not be used after similar: Wilson held a similar position to Jones (not a similar position as Jones); the system is similar to the one in France (not similar as in France)
Examples
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We have to keep the memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki alive in order to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
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我们要记得广岛和长崎事件，以避免将来再次发生类似惨剧。
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Both books partly treat the same subject, with the same material, and arrive at similar conclusions.
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两本书中都有一个部分探讨的是同一个主题，使用同样的材料，最后得出类似的结论。
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Other countries have followed a similar pattern by investing in agriculture.
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其他国家也以相似的形式来投资农业。
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Can you distinguish between the Carlson's twins? They are so similar it's often difficult to distinguish one from the other.
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你能分清卡尔森家的那对双胞胎吗？他俩长得太像了，有时候真的很难分清谁是谁。
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They both went to the same schools and have similar characteristics.
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他们总是上同一所学校，两人性格也很相似。
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