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analogous

/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

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adjective

类似的，相似的

Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion (often followed by "to".)

Examples :

"A map is analogous to the real world, representing physical locations in a simplified way. "

地图与真实世界类似，以简化的方式呈现实际的地理位置。

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adjective

类似的，相似的。

Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.

Examples :

"The wings of a butterfly and the wings of a bird are analogous structures; they both allow flight, but their internal bone structures are very different. "

蝴蝶的翅膀和鸟的翅膀是相似的结构；它们都可以用来飞行，但是它们的内部骨骼结构却非常不同，这是趋同演化的结果，而非同源。

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