similarity

similarity

[.simi'læriti]

n. 相似, 类似

例句与用法：

Similarity of structure between organs or parts, possibly of dissimilar function, that are related by common descent.

同构发生，同源发生源于同一祖先，可能功能不同的器官或部分在结构上的相似

An inherent similarity between persons or things.

相似人或事物之间遗传上的相似之处

Having such a close similarity or resemblance as to be essentially equal or interchangeable.

可互换的十分类似或相象以至于本质上相等的或能互换的

The similarity between them has often been remarked on.

他们之间很相似，这是常有人提到的事。

词形变化：

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n.

1. 类似; 相似[U]

The similarity between the two reports suggests that one person wrote both.

那两个报告极其相似, 这意味着它们出自一人的手笔。

2. 相似点; 类似点[C]

Bees and wasps both sting, but they have other similarities too.

蜜蜂和黄蜂都螫人, 但它们还有其他相似之处。