relatively
UK/'relәtivli/US
NGSL 2kB1
Definitions
adv.
In comparison with something else; to a moderate degree; fairly.
相对地、比较地；相当地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrelative ('connected, not absolute') + -ly = in a comparative way. It always implies a hidden 'compared to something': 'relatively cheap' = cheap next to other options, not cheap in absolute terms. The 'carry back and compare' core is right on the surface.
Root relat still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.relatively simple相对简单
- 2.relatively small相对较小
- 3.relatively speaking相对而言
- 4.relatively new相对较新
- 5.relatively cheap相对便宜
Example Sentences
- 1.
The exam was relatively easy compared to last year's.
- 2.
She earns a relatively high salary for her age.
- 3.
Relatively speaking, the project went smoothly.