to compare
01
比较, 对比
to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects
Transitive: to compare two or more things
例子
She literally took an hour comparing prices before making a purchase.
她在购买前花了整整一个小时比较价格。
The students were asked to compare the themes of two different novels.
学生们被要求比较两部不同小说的主题。
02
比较, 相似
to be similar in nature or quality to something else
Intransitive: to compare to sb/sth
例子
The new restaurant ca n’t compare to the old one in terms of flavor.
新餐厅在味道上无法与旧餐厅相提并论。
His performance does n’t compare to hers; she ’s much more skilled.
他的表现无法与她的相比；她熟练得多。
03
比较
to state or describe how two things or persons are similar
Transitive: to compare sth to sth
例子
He often compares his brother to a superhero because of his strength.
他经常因为他的力量而将他的兄弟比作超级英雄。
The guide compared the architecture of the building to ancient Roman designs.
导游将建筑的比较与古罗马的设计相提并论。
04
比较, 变化
(Grammar) to change an adjective to show different levels of degree
Transitive: to compare an adjective or adverb
例子
The teacher showed us how to compare " tall " to " taller " and " tallest. "
老师向我们展示了如何将“高”与“更高”和“最高”比较。
Can you compare the word " bright " to form its comparative and superlative?
你能比较单词“bright”以形成其比较级和最高级吗？
Compare
01
比较
qualities that are comparable
