resemblance
UK/rɪ'zembl(ə)ns/US/ri'zemblәns/
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The state of looking or being similar to someone or something
相似，相像
n.
A point of similarity in appearance or nature
相似之处
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedresembleagain, back
+
-ancelike, same, similar
=resemblance
The noun of resemble. Most often in 'bear a resemblance to' and 'a striking/family resemblance.'
Common Collocations
- 1.bear a resemblance与……相似
- 2.striking resemblance惊人的相似
- 3.strong resemblance高度相似
- 4.family resemblance家族相貌特征
Example Sentences
- 1.
She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.
- 2.
The film bears little resemblance to the original novel.