parallel
adj
1
(a) (of two or more lines) having the same distance between each other at every point (指至少两条线)平行的
parallel lines 平行线. =>illus at converge 见converge插图.
(b) [pred 作表语]
~ to/with sth (of a line) having this relationship with another one (指一条线)与另一条线平行
The road runs parallel with the railway. 该公路与铁路平行.* The road and the railway are parallel to each other. 该公路与铁路相互平行.
2 exactly corresponding; similar 相对应的; 相同的; 类似的
a parallel case, career, development 相同的事例、 职业、 发展. parallel, n
1 [C] (also ,parallel `line) line that is parallel to another 平行线.
2 (also ,parallel of `latitude) [C]
imaginary line on the earth's surface, or a corresponding line on a map, parallel to and passing through all points the same distance north or south of the equator (地球或地图的)纬线, 纬度圈
the 49th parallel 第49纬度线.
3 [C, U] person, situation, event, etc that is exactly similar to another 极相似的人、 情况、 事情等
a career without parallel in modern times 当代无匹的业迹.
4 [C]
(a) comparison (used esp in the expression shown) 对比, 比较(尤用於以下示例):draw a parallel between A and B 把A和B相比较.
(b) similarity 相似处
I see parallels between the two cases. 我看这两种情况有相似处.
5 (idm 习语) in parallel (of an electric current) having the negative terminals attached to one conductor and the positive ones to another (指电流)并联. Cf 参看 series 2. parallel, v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
1 be equal to (sth); match (sth) 与(某事物)相当, 相匹敌:His performance has never been paralleled. 他的表演举世无匹.
2 be comparable or similar to (sth) 可与(某事物)相比; 与(某事物)相似
Her experiences parallel mine in many instances. 她的经历多与我的相似.
*['pærәlel]n. 平行, 对比, 相匹敌之物a. 平行的, 相似的vt. 与...平行, 与...相似, 相比, 使平行【计】 并联; 并行相关词组: draw a parallel between... be parallel to be parallel with in parallel
Prompt delivery would be necessary as we have a fast turnover in this trade. We would therefore need your assurance that you could meet all delivery dates.
即期交货很重要,因为这种货流转很快。所以我们需要你方保证及时交货。
were portrayed to stir the imaginations of the superstitious sailors of the day.