Analogous Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

analogous

adjective

快速理解

What does "Analogous" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Analogous"?

形容事物之間具有相似性或可比性,常用於說明結構、功能或關係上的類似。

  1. 1

    相似可比

    EN: similar in some way, making a valid comparison possible.

    翻譯: 在某些方面相似,因此可以進行合理的比較。

  2. 2

    功能對應

    EN: having a similar function or role but different in origin or structure.

    翻譯: 具有相似的功能或作用,但起源或結構不同。

  3. 3

    關係對應

    EN: corresponding or equivalent in a particular situation.

    翻譯: 在特定情境中相對應或等價。

小提醒:注意:'analogous' 強調的是抽象關係或功能上的相似,而非外表或本質的完全相同。常用於學術或正式論述中進行類比說明。

發音(How to Pronounce "Analogous" in English

How to pronounce "Analogous" in English?"Analogous" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Analogous" from YouTube Videos

Aditi Shankardass: A second opinion on learning disorders

TED

Despite the fact that each and every one of these disorders originates in the brain, most of these disorders are diagnosed solely on the basis of observable behavior, But diagnosing a brain disorder without actually looking at the brain is analogous to treating a patient with a heart problem based on their physical symptoms, without even doing an ECG or a chest X-ray to look at the heart.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Analogous"?How does "Analogous" change by context?

1. similar in some way, allowing for comparison

相似的,類似的

The structure of an atom is often considered analogous to a miniature solar system.

原子的結構常被認為類似於一個微型的太陽系。

Her role in the project was analogous to that of a conductor in an orchestra.

她在這個專案中的角色類似於樂團中的指揮。

2. having a similar function or relationship but different in origin or structure

功能或關係相似但起源或結構不同的

The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are analogous structures, both used for flight but evolved independently.

鳥的翅膀和昆蟲的翅膀是功能相似的結構,都用於飛行,但卻是獨立演化而來的。

In this analogy, the company's CEO is analogous to the captain of a ship.

在這個比喻中,公司的執行長類似於一艘船的船長。

3. corresponding in some particular way

在某方面相對應的

We can draw an analogous conclusion from the data collected in the two experiments.

我們可以從這兩次實驗收集的數據中得出一個相對應的結論。

The legal principles applied in these two cases are not directly applicable but are sufficiently analogous to guide the judgment.

應用在這兩個案件中的法律原則並非直接適用,但具有足夠的對應性來指導判決。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Analogous"?How to make natural sentences with "Analogous"?
PatternMeaningExample
analogous to + noun類似於…The structure of the atom is analogous to a miniature solar system. (原子的結構類似於一個微型的太陽系。)
analogous with + noun與…相似His situation is analogous with the one I faced last year. (他的處境與我去年所面臨的相似。)
be analogous in + noun在…方面相似The two cases are analogous in their legal principles. (這兩個案件在其法律原則上是相似的。)
draw an analogous conclusion得出一個類似的結論From the data, we can draw an analogous conclusion about market trends. (從數據中,我們可以對市場趨勢得出一個類似的結論。)
find something analogous找到相似的事物It's hard to find a situation analogous to this one in history. (很難在歷史上找到與此相似的情況。)

用法說明

How is "Analogous" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Analogous"?

analogous to doing vs analogous to do

  • "analogous to doing something" 強調的是狀態或性質上的相似性,將兩個整體情況或概念進行比較。
  • "analogous to do something" 則較為少見,可能用於表示某個行動或決定在邏輯上與另一個行動相似,但聽起來較不自然。
  • 在大多數情況下,使用 "analogous to + 名詞" 或 "analogous to + 動名詞 (doing)" 是最標準且自然的用法。 EN: The process of learning a language is analogous to building a house, requiring a solid foundation. 翻譯: 學習語言的過程類似於蓋房子,都需要穩固的基礎。

EN:It would be analogous to build a house without a blueprint.

翻譯:這就像沒有藍圖就去蓋房子一樣。

總結建議

建議優先使用 "analogous to + 名詞/動名詞" 的結構來表達相似性,避免使用 "analogous to do"。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Analogous" and similar words?How to choose "Analogous" vs alternatives?

analogous vs similar

「analogous」強調功能或關係上的對應,而非外觀相似;「similar」則指外表或性質上的普遍相似。

analogous vs comparable

「analogous」強調類比關係;「comparable」強調可進行比較的性質,常涉及價值或程度。

analogous vs parallel

「analogous」強調功能或關係的相似;「parallel」強調發展、歷史或結構上的對應,常暗示同時發生或並行。

口語用法

How is "Analogous" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Analogous"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或解釋一個先前提到或大家已知的概念,使其更具體。 EN: So, the relationship between the two departments is analogous to a well-oiled machine. 翻譯: 所以,這兩個部門之間的關係,類似於一台運轉順暢的機器。

EN:His role in the project is analogous to that of a conductor in an orchestra.

翻譯:他在這個專案中的角色,好比是樂團裡的指揮。

語氣強調

用於比較時,強調相似性並非偶然或表面,而是具有結構或功能上的深層對應。 EN: The way she mentors her team is directly analogous to how a coach trains athletes. 翻譯: 她指導團隊的方式,直接對應於教練訓練運動員的方法。

EN:It's not just similar; the process is almost analogous to photosynthesis in plants.

翻譯:這不只是相似;整個過程幾乎等同於植物的光合作用。

停頓填充

說話者思考如何精確表達一個複雜的類比時,會用此詞作為短暫停頓,引出後面的比喻對象。 EN: The startup's growth was... analogous to, uh, a rocket launch. 翻譯: 這間新創公司的成長... 類似於,呃,火箭發射。

EN:Trying to explain this feeling is... analogous to... describing color to someone who's blind.

翻譯:要解釋這種感覺... 好比... 向盲人描述顏色。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式寫作中,"analogous" 是精確的用詞。但在極度口語或隨意的對話中,使用 "similar to"、"like" 或 "kind of like" 會更為自然。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Analogous"?What fixed phrases with "Analogous" should I remember?

analogous to

be analogous to something

與...相似;類似於

analogous with

be analogous with something

與...相類似;可類比

analogous situation

an analogous situation

類似的情況

analogous process

an analogous process

類似的過程

analogous structure

an analogous structure

類似的結構

analogous term

an analogous term

類似的術語

analogous case

an analogous case

類似的案例

analogous relationship

an analogous relationship

類似的關係

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Analogous"?Which "Analogous" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The situation has an analogous.

The situation is analogous.

"Analogous" 是形容詞,不是名詞。正確用法是 "be analogous (to)",而不是 "have an analogous"。

×This process is analogous that one.

This process is analogous to that one.

使用 "analogous" 表示比較時,後面必須接介系詞 "to" 來連接比較的對象。

×The two theories are very analogous.

The two theories are analogous. / The two theories are very similar.

"Analogous" 通常不用程度副詞(如 very, quite)修飾,它更強調結構或關係上的類比。表達程度時,常用 "similar"。

×analogeous / analogus

analogous

常見拼字錯誤。正確拼法是 "analogous",結尾是 "-ous",不是 "-eous" 或 "-us"。

×The twins' personalities are analogous.

The twins' personalities are similar. / The twins' personalities are almost the same.

"Analogous" 用於不同類事物間功能或關係上的類比,而非指本質相同或極度相似的事物。形容人的性格高度相似時,應用 "similar" 或 "the same"。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Analogous"?What are tense/participle forms of "Analogous"?