relative

• 与某事物相比较而言的；不是绝对的。也指与某事物相关的或成比例的。

Considered in relation or in proportion to something else; comparative.

1. Considered in relation to something elseB2formal

   Having meaning or value only when compared to something else; not absolute.

   相对的

   • The concept of beauty is relative to cultural standards.
   • Their success is relative to the amount of effort they put in.
   • The value of money is relative to the cost of living.

   同义词comparativecontingentdependentproportionalproportionaterelational

   反义词absoluteindependentunconditional

2. Proportionate or comparativeB2formal

   Existing or measured in comparison to something else.

   相对的

   • The relative humidity today is 65%.
   • They live in relative comfort compared to their neighbors.
   • The relative importance of this issue is often overlooked.

   同义词comparablecomparativecorrespondingproportionalproportionaterelated

   反义词absolute

3. Connected by blood or marriageA2formal

   Belonging to the same family; related by blood or marriage.

   有亲属关系的

   • She is a relative of mine from my mother's side.
   • We invited all our relative family members to the reunion.
   • He is a distant relative of the famous author.

   同义词affinalagnatecognateconsanguineouskinkindredrelated

• 指因血缘、婚姻或收养关系而与某人相关的人；家庭成员。

A noun referring to a person connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; a family member.

1. Family memberA2formal

   A person connected by blood or marriage.

   亲属

   • She invited all her relatives to the wedding.
   • He is a distant relative of mine.
   • Many relatives came to visit during the holidays.

   同义词blood relationkinkinsmankinswomanrelation