"akin" in Chinese (Simplified)
类似的相近的
Definition
如果某事物和另一事物 akin,说明它们在特性或本质上是相似或相关的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Akin”较正式且常用于书面语,特指抽象、特征或关系上的相似(如“akin to love”),常见于“akin to...”结构。一般不用来指人之间的外表相似。
Examples
The taste is akin to apples.
这种味道**类似**苹果。
His feelings were akin to happiness.
他的感受**类似于**幸福。
This material is akin to silk.
这种材料**类似**丝绸。
Her excitement was akin to that of a child.
她的兴奋**类似**小孩子。
Watching that movie felt akin to living a dream.
看那部电影**就像**在做梦一样。
The two cultures are more akin than people realize.
这两种文化比人们想象的还**相近**。