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liken

美['laɪkən] 英['laɪkən]

v. 比作；比拟；使像

过去式：likened 过去分词：likened 现在分词：likening 第三人称单数：likens

近义词：compare，equate，relate，associate，

Verb

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous;
"We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans" "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"

用作动词(v.)

Someone likens his voice to the croak of a bull-frog.有人把他的声音比作牛蛙的叫声。
Life can be likened to a journey with an unknown destination.生命可以被比作一次不知目的地的旅行。
We often liken the heart to a pump.我们常把心脏比拟为水泵。

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