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Analogy
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类比, 比较
a comparison between two different things, done to explain the similarities between them
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类比, 比较
a type of reasoning based on the idea that if two things are in agreement on a specific aspect, they will be so on other aspects
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类比, 比较
the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate
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类比, 语言类比
(linguistics) a process by which a new word or inflection is formed according to existing rules and regulations
What is "analogy"?
In linguistics, analogy is a process by which language users create new words or forms based on the patterns and structures of existing words. This occurs when similarities in sound or meaning lead to the formation of new expressions that follow familiar patterns. For example, if someone creates the past tense "stealed" based on the pattern of "sealed," they are using analogy. Analogy can also influence changes in grammar, pronunciation, and word formation, allowing language to evolve as speakers draw on existing knowledge to fill gaps or create new forms. It plays an important role in the development of vocabulary and the standardization of language over time.
analogy
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analogist
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analogist
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例子
Emma employed the analogy of a river flowing downstream to illustrate the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
He drew an analogy between running a marathon and pursuing a long-term goal, emphasizing the importance of endurance and perseverance.
The teacher skillfully translated the complex mathematical concept into a simple analogy that the students could easily grasp.
Many children use analogy to form new words by mimicking the sounds of existing ones.
The teacher used various examples and analogies to help the students apprehend the complex scientific theory.
