comparison

A consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people.

• compare/kəmˈpeə/(v)比较
• comparable/ˈkɒmpərəbəl/(adj)可比较的；类似的
• comparative/kəmˈpærətɪv/(adj)比较的

• by comparison
• in comparison with
• draw a comparison
• for comparison
• make a comparison
• useful comparison

1. 1.By comparison, the cost of preventative maintenance is far lower than that of emergency repair.
2. 2.Drawing comparisons between the two studies requires caution, as the methodologies differ significantly.

• contrast/ˈkɒntrɑːst/— noting differences
• juxtaposition/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/— placing side by side
• analogy/əˈnælədʒi/— a comparison to explain

from Old French "comparaison," from Latin "comparatio," from "comparare" (to match)