analogous

Definitions

The adjective of analogy: ana- (in proportion) + log (ratio) + -ous (having the quality of) = standing in a comparable relationship. Usually followed by 'to': X is analogous to Y.

Common Collocations

• 1.analogous to类似于
• 2.analogous situation类似的情况
• 3.broadly analogous大致类似

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The wings of a bird are analogous to the arms of a human.

• 2.

  Their situation is analogous to ours a decade ago.