| 词汇 | parallel |
| 释义 | parallel (noun) parallel (verb) parallel 5 ENTRIES FOUND: parallel (adjective) parallel (noun) parallel (verb) parallel bars (noun) parallel park (verb) 1 parallel /ˈperəˌlɛl/ adjective 1 parallel /ˈperəˌlɛl/ adjective Learner's definition of PARALLEL 1 — used to describe lines, paths, etc., that are the same distance apart along their whole length and do not touch at any point平行的 parallel train tracks平行铁轨 A square is made of two sets of parallel lines.正方形是由两组平行线组成的。 The corn is planted in parallel rows.玉米平行种植在田地里。 The lines are parallel to each other.那两条线互相平行。 The row of trees is parallel with the road.这排树木与道路平行。 — compare perpendicular 2 : very similar and often happening at the same time非常类似的；并存而相对应的 the parallel careers of the two movie stars两位电影明星相似的职业生涯 These two sentences are parallel in structure.这两个句子的结构相似。 Notice the parallel development/evolution of the two technologies.注意这两项技术相对应的发展/演化。 3 computers : designed for a computer system in which very small pieces of information are sent over separate wires at the same time并行的 a parallel cable/connection/port/printer并行电缆/连接/端口/打印机 — compare 1serial 4 — parallel adverb The sidewalk runs parallel to/with the street.人行道与街道平行。 2 parallel /ˈperəˌlɛl/ noun plural parallels 2 parallel /ˈperəˌlɛl/ noun plural parallels Learner's definition of PARALLEL 1 a [count] : a way in which things are similar : a shared quality or characteristic相似之处 These myths have some striking/obvious parallels with myths found in cultures around the world.这些神话与世界其他文化中的神话有某些显著/明显的相似之处。 There are many parallels between the stories.这两个故事有很多相似之处。 The essay draws parallels between the lives of the two presidents. [=describes ways in which the lives of the two presidents were similar]文章描写了两位总裁生活的相似之处。 b [noncount] : something that is equal or similar相同的事物；相似的事物 — usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 This period of growth has no parallel [=there has never been a similar period of growth] in the history of the region.这个地区的历史中不存在类似的增长时期。 a masterpiece without parallel [=better than all others] in the history of art艺术史上绝无仅有的杰作 As an insult, it was without parallel. [=worse or more effective than all others]这是无比恶毒的侮辱。 2 [count] : any one of the imaginary circles on the surface of the Earth that are parallel to the equator and that are shown as lines on maps纬线；纬度圈 Most of the United States is south of the 49th parallel.美国大部分地区都在北纬49度线以南。 — compare meridian in parallel (with) : at the same time and in a way that is related or connected（与…）同时 Prices are rising in parallel with increasing fuel costs.燃油费用不断增加的同时，物价也在日益上涨。 The two systems work in parallel.这两个系统同时工作。 3 parallel /ˈperəˌlɛl/ verb parallels; paralleled; paralleling 3 parallel /ˈperəˌlɛl/ verb parallels; paralleled; paralleling Learner's definition of PARALLEL [+ object] 1 : to be similar or equal to (something)与…相似；与…相同 Their test results parallel our own.他们的测试结果与我们的相似。 Nothing parallels that experience. [=that experience is unlike any other experience; it is unique]那次经历独一无二。 2 : to happen at the same time as (something) and in a way that is related or connected与…同时发生 Rising prices parallel increasing fuel costs.物价上涨的同时，燃油费用也在增加。 Spending is paralleled by an increase in the number of loans given.消费和发放贷款的数量同时增长。 3 : to be parallel to (something) : to go or extend in the same direction as (something)与…平行 The highway parallels the river.那条公路与河道平行。 |
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