A2 adjective 中性 #444 最常用

similar

/ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/

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

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1

My new phone is similar to my old one.

My new phone is similar to my old one.

2

The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.

The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.

3

Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!

Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!

词族

名词
similarity
副词
similarly
形容词
similar
相关
similitude
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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

1

My new phone is similar to my old one.

everyday

My new phone is similar to my old one.

2

The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.

formal

The findings in this study are similar to those of previous research.

3

Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!

informal

Hey, we're wearing similar shirts today!

4

Both geometric shapes have similar properties despite their size difference.

academic

Both geometric shapes have similar properties despite their size difference.

5

The company's strategy is similar to that of its main competitor.

business

The company's strategy is similar to that of its main competitor.

词族

名词
similarity
副词
similarly
形容词
similar
相关
similitude

常见搭配

similar to similar to
very similar very similar
strikingly similar strikingly similar
in a similar way in a similar way
of a similar nature of a similar nature

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

similar vs same

'Same' means 100% identical, whereas 'similar' means sharing some features but not all.

similar vs like

'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).

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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.

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常见错误

Learners often mistakenly say 'similar with' or 'similar than' instead of the correct 'similar to'.

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记忆技巧

Remember that 'Similar' and 'Shared' both start with 'S'. Similar things have Shared features.

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词源

Derived from the Latin word 'similis', which means 'like' or 'resembling'.

语法模式

Subject + be + similar + to + object Plural Subject + be + similar similar + noun

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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