1. to a moderate degree when compared with something else
與其他事物相比，程度中等；相對地
The cost of living here is comparatively low.
這裡的生活成本相對較低。
She was comparatively calm during the crisis.
在危機期間，她相對冷靜。
Comparatively Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
comparatively
adverb
快速理解
What does "Comparatively" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Comparatively"?
「comparatively」用於表示與其他事物相比，某事物在某種程度上具有某種特質。
- 1
相對地
EN: to a moderate degree when compared with something else
翻譯: 表示與其他事物相比，程度中等或相對較高/低。
- 2
相比之下
EN: used when making a comparison to show a relative difference
翻譯: 用於進行比較，以顯示相對的差異。
- 3
比較而言
EN: in a relative manner; as considered in comparison
翻譯: 以相對的方式來考量；就比較的角度而言。
小提醒：「comparatively」本身已包含比較的意味，通常後面直接接形容詞（如 comparatively easy），不需再加「than」。若要明確指出比較對象，才需使用「compared to/with」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Comparatively" in English）
How to pronounce "Comparatively" in English?"Comparatively" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Comparatively" from YouTube Videos
Jeff Bezos: The electricity metaphor
TED
“So it's very easy, comparatively speaking, to be resilient.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Comparatively"?How does "Comparatively" change by context?
2. used when making a judgment that is relative rather than absolute
用於做出相對而非絕對的判斷
Comparatively speaking, this is a minor problem.
相對而言，這是個小問題。
He is a comparatively new employee.
他相對來說是新進員工。
3. in a way that involves comparing two or more things
以涉及比較兩個或更多事物的方式
The study examined the data comparatively.
這項研究以比較的方式檢視了數據。
We need to analyze the results comparatively.
我們需要以比較的方式分析結果。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Comparatively"?How to make natural sentences with "Comparatively"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| comparatively + adjective/adverb | 相對地… | The task was comparatively easy. (這項任務相對來說比較簡單。) |
| comparatively + few/little/many/much + noun | 相對較少/多的… | He has comparatively little experience in this field. (他在這個領域的經驗相對較少。) |
| comparatively speaking | 相對而言 | Comparatively speaking, our situation is not that bad. (相對而言，我們的處境沒那麼糟。) |
| be + comparatively + adjective | 是相對…的 | The cost of living here is comparatively low. (這裡的生活成本相對較低。) |
用法說明
How is "Comparatively" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Comparatively"?
comparatively + adjective vs. comparatively + adverb
- comparatively + adjective 用於修飾名詞或描述狀態，強調與其他事物相比，該形容詞所描述的性質程度。
- comparatively + adverb 則用於修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞，強調動作或狀態的比較性方式。
- 雖然兩者結構相似，但修飾的對象不同，決定了句子中應使用形容詞或副詞。 EN: The task was comparatively easy for an experienced engineer. 翻譯: 對一位有經驗的工程師來說，這項任務相對簡單。
EN:The new system processes data comparatively faster than the old one.
翻譯:新系統處理資料的速度相對比舊系統快。
總結建議
一般情況下，comparatively 後接形容詞更為常見，用於直接比較事物的性質；僅在需要強調動作或狀態的比較性方式時，才後接副詞。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Comparatively" and similar words?How to choose "Comparatively" vs alternatives?
comparatively vs relatively
兩者皆表示「相對地」，但 'comparatively' 更強調與其他事物進行比較，而 'relatively' 則更常表示相對於某個標準或預期。
comparatively vs fairly
'comparatively' 強調比較的結果，而 'fairly' 則單純表示「相當地」或「頗為」，不涉及比較。
comparatively vs similarly
'comparatively' 用於指出程度或數量的差異，而 'similarly' 則用於指出方式、特徵或情況的相似性。
口語用法
How is "Comparatively" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Comparatively"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或總結一個比較性的觀點，使對話聽起來更客觀、有條理。 EN: Comparatively speaking, the workload this semester is manageable. 翻譯: 相對來說，這學期的工作量是比較可以應付的。
EN:It's a comparatively small issue, so let's not dwell on it.
翻譯:這算是相對小的問題，我們就別一直糾結了。
語氣強調
用於緩和語氣，避免絕對化的陳述，使表達聽起來更委婉、不那麼武斷。 EN: The process was comparatively smooth, considering all the changes. 翻譯: 考慮到所有的變動，整個過程算是相對順利了。
EN:I'm feeling comparatively better today, thanks for asking.
翻譯:我今天感覺相對好一些了，謝謝關心。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，可作為短暫的停頓填充詞，讓說話節奏更自然。 EN: The results were... comparatively... in line with our predictions. 翻譯: 結果嘛…相對來說…符合我們的預測。
EN:It's a, uh, comparatively new approach we're trying.
翻譯:這是一個，呃，我們正在嘗試的相對新的方法。
注意：在正式寫作（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將 "comparatively" 用作填充詞或口語化的緩和語氣，應確保其用於嚴謹的比較論述中。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Comparatively"?What fixed phrases with "Comparatively" should I remember?
comparatively [adjective]
comparatively + adjective
相對地...
comparatively speaking
comparatively speaking
相對而言
comparatively few / little
comparatively few / little + noun
相對少數的 / 相對少量的
comparatively easy / simple
comparatively easy / simple
相對容易 / 簡單
comparatively recent
comparatively recent
相對近期的
comparatively unknown
comparatively unknown
相對不為人知的
remain comparatively [adjective]
remain + comparatively + adjective
保持相對...
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Comparatively"?Which "Comparatively" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×This car is comparatively more expensive.
✓This car is comparatively expensive.
使用 'comparatively' 時，通常不與比較級形容詞（如 more expensive）連用，因為 'comparatively' 本身已帶有比較意味。應直接接原級形容詞。
×He is comparatively tall for his age.
✓He is relatively tall for his age.
'comparatively' 通常用於兩個或多個事物之間的比較，而 'relatively' 則用於與一個一般標準或預期相比。此句是與同齡人的一般標準相比，用 'relatively' 更自然。
×The weather is comparatively good today.
✓The weather is comparatively good today compared to yesterday.
使用 'comparatively' 時，通常需要明確或暗示比較的對象（例如 'compared to...', 'in comparison with...'），否則語意可能不夠完整。
×The answer is comparatively correct.
✓The answer is partially correct.
'comparatively' 用於描述程度上的相對差異，不應用於修飾 'correct', 'dead', 'unique' 這類絕對或二元狀態的詞語。應改用 'partially', 'mostly' 等詞。
×He solved the problem comparatively easily.
✓He solved the problem comparatively easily.
此例句的 'wrong' 與 'right' 形式相同，因為原句正確。常見錯誤是將 'comparatively' 放在錯誤位置，例如：'He comparatively solved the problem easily.'。'comparatively' 應直接放在所修飾的形容詞或副詞之前。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Comparatively"?What are tense/participle forms of "Comparatively"?