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comparatives

/kəmˈpærətɪvz/ /kəmˈpærəˌtɪvz/

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noun

比较级，对比形式

(grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.

Examples :

"My English teacher explained that "bigger" and "more interesting" are examples of comparatives used to show differences between things. "

我的英语老师解释说，“bigger”（更大的）和“more interesting”（更有趣的）都是比较级的例子，用来表示事物之间的差异。

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noun

比较级, 比较形式。

(grammar) A word in the comparative form.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the use of comparatives in English grammar, such as "bigger" and "smaller." "

老师解释了英语语法中比较级的使用方法，比如“bigger”（更大的）和“smaller”（更小的）这样的词。

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noun

比较数据，对比数据

(chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.

Examples :

"To understand which candidate was truly the best, we reviewed the comparatives, such as years of experience and education level, for each applicant. "

为了了解哪位候选人才是真正最好的，我们查看了每位申请者的比较数据，例如工作经验和教育程度。

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noun

对手，竞争者。

An equal; a rival; a compeer.

Examples :

"My sister is a strong academic comparative in our class; she always challenges me to do my best. "

我妹妹是我们班里一个很强的学术对手；她总是激励我做到最好。

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noun

作比较者，爱说俏皮话的人

One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.

Examples :

"While often appreciated for their insightful observations, comparatives at the family dinner could sometimes unintentionally hurt feelings by constantly pointing out who was doing better in school or who earned more money. "

虽然他们的深刻见解常常令人赞赏，但家宴上的爱比较的人/爱说俏皮话的人有时会无意中伤害到别人的感情，因为他们总是指出谁在学校表现更好，或者谁赚的钱更多。

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