analogous
Describes things that are similar in some way, often used to help explain a complex idea by comparing it to something simpler. It implies a relationship where two different things share a similar function or structure.
예시
3 / 5The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.
The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.
The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.
The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.
Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.
Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of an 'Analog' clock. The movement of the clock's hands is 'analogous' to the actual passing of time.
빠른 퀴즈
The software's security system is ______ to a series of locked gates.
정답!
정답은: analogous
예시
The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.
everydayThe structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.
The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.
formalThe legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.
Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.
informalThink of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.
Researchers found that the wings of insects are functionally analogous to those of birds.
academicResearchers found that the wings of insects are functionally analogous to those of birds.
Our current expansion strategy is analogous to our successful entry into the Asian market.
businessOur current expansion strategy is analogous to our successful entry into the Asian market.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
analogous to the situation
similar to the current state of affairs
not strictly analogous
not a perfect comparison
in an analogous way
in a similar manner
자주 혼동되는 단어
Analysis is the detailed examination of something; analogous describes a comparison between things.
Anonymous means having an unknown name; analogous means being similar or comparable.
사용 참고사항
Analogous is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. It is most frequently used in academic, scientific, or formal contexts to clarify a concept through comparison.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'with' instead of 'to' (e.g., 'analogous with'), though 'to' is the standard preposition. Some also confuse it with 'similar', but 'analogous' specifically implies a deeper logical or functional connection.
암기 팁
Think of an 'Analog' clock. The movement of the clock's hands is 'analogous' to the actual passing of time.
어원
Derived from the Greek 'analogos', meaning 'proportionate' or 'according to a ratio'.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The software's security system is ______ to a series of locked gates.
정답!
정답은: analogous
관련 어휘
관련 단어
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
people
A1People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
put
A1To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.
mean
A1To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.
keep
A1To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
begin
A1To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.
seem
A1To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
help
A1To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
talk
A1To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.
start
A1To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.
댓글 (0)
로그인하여 댓글 달기무료로 언어 학습 시작하기
무료로 학습 시작