relative
相对,相对的,相对而言,相对来说
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Definitions
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- : a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage.
- : something having, or standing in, some relation or connection to something else.
- : something dependent upon external conditions for its specific nature, size, etc..
- : Grammar. a relative pronoun, adjective, or adverb.
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- : considered in relation to something else; comparative: the relative merits of democracy and monarchy.
- : existing or having its specific nature only by relation to something else; not absolute or independent: Happiness is relative.
- : having relation or connection.
- : having reference or regard; relevant; pertinent: to determine the facts relative to an accident.
- : correspondent; proportionate: Value is relative to demand.
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Examples
It’s not uncommon for a cheaper goalie — relative both to his backup and the rest of the league — to catch fire in the playoffs.
Antetokounmpo currently leads the playoffs in total defensive rebounds and overall rebounds, so his lack of minutes relative to other stars has not hampered his total production on defense, either.
When winds were strongly blowing from the south, and there was less sea ice, the relative amount of oxygen-18 increased.
As aerosol pollution from vehicles has declined, the relative contribution from other sources has grown.
If anything, the crampers started a little bit slower relative to their lab-measured fitness.
But relative to centuries past, America is a marvel of domestic tranquility.
Parents who want to transfer custody of a child to someone other than a relative must seek permission from a judge.
While traveling this holiday season, a relative and I were pulled over by a police officer.
Of course, this is The Comeback, and so "success" is a relative word.
Her son peeked out the window and told me his mother had left Havana for La Lisa to visit a dying relative.
But I suppose, as he is my nearest relative, it is but natural he should be anxious about my health.