parallel

• 形容两条线、物体或事件彼此相邻且全程保持相同距离；也引申指相似或相对应的事物。

Describes lines, objects, or events that are side by side and have the same distance continuously between them; also used figuratively to describe similar or corresponding things.

1. Equidistant linesA2formal

   Describing lines or surfaces that are always the same distance apart and never meet.

   平行的

   • The train tracks run parallel to the highway.
   • Draw two parallel lines on the paper.
   • The shelves are installed parallel to each other.

   同义词alignedequidistantnonintersectingside by side

   反义词convergentdivergentintersecting

2. Similar or analogousB2formal

   Happening at the same time or being similar in nature or development.

   平行的

   • The two companies have parallel growth strategies.
   • There are parallel developments in both countries.
   • Their careers followed parallel paths.

   同义词akinanalogouscomparablecorrespondingequivalentlikematchingsimilar

3. ComputingB2formalIT

   Referring to the simultaneous processing of multiple tasks or data streams.

   并行

   • Parallel computing allows faster data processing.
   • The system uses parallel processing to handle multiple requests.
   • Parallel algorithms are essential for modern supercomputers.

   同义词concurrentsimultaneous

   反义词serial

• 名词，指两条线、两个平面或物体之间距离始终相等且永不相交的关系；也指两个事物之间的相似之处或类比。

A noun referring to lines, planes, or objects that are equidistant and never meet, or a comparison showing similarity between two things.

1. Geometric linesA2formal

   Lines that are always the same distance apart and never meet.

   平行线

   • The train tracks run on parallel lines.
   • Draw two parallel lines on the paper.
   • Parallel lines never intersect.

2. Comparison or similarityB2formal

   A similarity or comparison between two things.

   相似之处

   • There is a clear parallel between the two historical events.
   • The author draws a parallel between love and war.
   • We can see a parallel in their career paths.

   同义词analogycomparisoncorrelationcorrespondenceequivalencelikenessresemblancesimilarity

3. GeographyB1formal

   A line of latitude on a map or globe.

   纬线

   • The 49th parallel marks part of the US-Canada border.
   • The equator is the most famous parallel.
   • They crossed the 30th parallel during their journey.

   同义词latitudeline of latitudeparallel of latitude

• 动词，表示与某事物相似或相对应，或指某物与另一类似事物并排、同时进行。

A verb used to indicate the act of being similar or corresponding to something, or to run alongside something in a comparable way.

1. To be similar or correspondB2formal

   To be similar to something or happen at the same time as something else.

   与……相似；同时发生

   • The rise in crime parallels the increase in unemployment.
   • Her experiences parallel those of many other immigrants.
   • The two stories parallel each other in several ways.

   同义词coincidecorrespondechoequalmatchmirrorresemble

   反义词differdiverge

2. To run alongsideB2formal

   To be placed or to move in a direction that is parallel to something else.

   平行延伸

   • The road parallels the river for several miles.
   • The railway line parallels the highway.
   • The fence parallels the edge of the property.

   同义词borderflankline

   反义词crossdivergeintersect