early 15c., from Middle French comparable, from Latin comparabilis "capable of comparison," from comparare (see comparison). Related: Comparably; comparability.
双语例句
1. In other comparable countries real wages increased much more rapidly.
在其他具有可比性的国家，实际工资上涨更快。
来自柯林斯例句
2. By contrast, the comparable figure for the Netherlands is 16 per cent.
相反，荷兰的相对数字为16%。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Published rates are not always directly comparable.
公布的比率并不是每次都可以直接进行比较。
来自柯林斯例句
4. A comparable house in the south of the city would cost twice as much.
一栋类似的房子位于城南部就要贵一倍的价钱。
来自《权威词典》
5. A fire is comparable with the sun; both give light and heat.
