comparative meaning in English
adj.
1.比较(上)的。
2.相当的,还可以的。
3.【语法】比较级的。
4.〔委婉语〕(广告等)比较性的,攻击竞争者的。
n.
1.可匹敌者;可比拟物。
2.〔the comparative〕【语法】比较级。
短语和例子
adv.
-ly
(comparatively speaking 比较地说来〔插入语〕)。
-tivist =comparatist.
Examples
- "better" is the comparative of "good" .
“Better”为“good”之比较级。 - All that you know is entirely comparative .
你说的这一切都是比较而言的。 - Riches or deprivation are comparative .
贫富是相对而言的。 - It flies in the face of the principle of comparative advantage .
它回避了比较利益的原则。 - From comparative neglect, his reputation has soared to the heights .
从前人们对他不大注意,现在声望陡升。