relatively
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++rel·a·tive·ly /ˈrelətɪvli/ ●●○ S3 W2 adverb 1 COMPAREsomething that is relatively small, easy etc is fairly small, easy etc compared to other things 比较而言，相对地 The system is relatively easy to use. 这个系统使用起来相对容易。 E-commerce is a relatively recent phenomenon. 电子商务相对而言是新兴事物。2 relatively speaking COMPAREused when comparing something with all similar things 相对来说 Relatively speaking, land prices are still pretty cheap here. 相对来说，这里的土地价格还相当便宜。Examples from the Corpus
relatively• These relatively complex communicative demands establish the conditions in which simple gestures, such as pointing, are particularly useful.• Okra is relatively easy to grow given sufficient space.• Termites are often relatively easy to spot, especially in the early stages.• It's a relatively inexpensive restaurant.• The effect of this shift was a highly synchronized but relatively mild recession.• The phone has been relatively quiet today.• The relatively recent outbreak of street violence and protests largely reflect the frustration of young people unable to find jobs.• However, even relatively rhythmic and non-contact activities may be associated with substantial injury risks.• He predicted marketing would be hardest hit, while research would be relatively spared.• More important, however, is the occasional presence of an initial relatively symptom free period, which can mislead the clinician.rel·a·tive·ly adverbChineseSyllable
is etc something Corpus easy small, that is relatively
relatively
rel‧a‧tive‧ly S2 W2 /ˈrelətɪvli/
adverb
The system is relatively easy to use.
E-commerce is a relatively recent phenomenon.
2. relatively speaking used when comparing something with all similar things:
Relatively speaking, land prices are still pretty cheap here.
rel‧a‧tive‧ly S2 W2 /ˈrelətɪvli/
adverb Word Family: noun: relation, relations, relationship, relative; adjective: related ≠ unrelated, relative; verb: relate; adverb: relatively
1. something that is relatively small, easy etc is fairly small, easy etc compared to other things: 2. relatively speaking used when comparing something with all similar things:
