similar
Similar describes two or more things that look, act, or are the same in some way, but are not exactly identical. It is used to point out common characteristics between different items or people.
例句
3 / 5My new phone is similar to my old one.
My new phone is similar to my old one.
The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.
The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.
Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!
Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!
词族
记忆技巧
Remember that 'Similar' and 'Shared' both start with 'S'. Similar things have Shared features.
快速测验
Your shoes are very ____ to mine; where did you buy them?
正确!
正确答案是: similar
例句
My new phone is similar to my old one.
everydayMy new phone is similar to my old one.
The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.
formalThe findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.
Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!
informalHey, we're wearing similar shirts today!
Both geometric shapes have similar properties despite their size difference.
academicBoth geometric shapes have similar properties despite their size difference.
The company's strategy is similar to that of its main competitor.
businessThe company's strategy is similar to that of its main competitor.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
something similar
something similar
in a similar vein
in a similar vein
similar in appearance
similar in appearance
容易混淆的词
'Same' means 100% identical, whereas 'similar' means sharing some features but not all.
'Like' is often used as a preposition (A is like B), while 'similar' is an adjective usually followed by 'to' (A is similar to B).
使用说明
Always use the preposition 'to' after similar (e.g., 'A is similar to B'). It can also be used as a standalone adjective after a linking verb when referring to two plural subjects.
常见错误
Learners often mistakenly say 'similar with' or 'similar than' instead of the correct 'similar to'.
记忆技巧
Remember that 'Similar' and 'Shared' both start with 'S'. Similar things have Shared features.
词源
Derived from the Latin word 'similis', which means 'like' or 'resembling'.
语法模式
快速测验
Your shoes are very ____ to mine; where did you buy them?
正确!
正确答案是: similar
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