relative
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/ˈrelətɪv/
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/ˈrelətɪv/
compared to something else
The relative speed of the two cars was different.
兩輛車的相對速度不同。
connecting to an earlier word or phrase
The relative pronoun 'who' refers back to the subject.
關係代詞'who'指代主語。
existing only when compared
They enjoyed relative peace after the conflict.
衝突之後,他們享受了相對的和平。
a family member
She visited her relative during the holidays.
假期期間,她拜訪了她的親戚。
something in the same group
The whale is a relative of the dolphin.
鯨魚是海豚的近親。