And the like Meaning in English
expression
ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪk
AND-thuh-LAIK or uhnd-thuh-LAIK
ˈænd/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪk
AND-thuh-LAIK
释义
Used to show that there are other similar things that could be included even if they are not mentioned specifically; it means "and other things like this."
用法与细微差别
Frequently used at the end of a list to indicate more similar items. It's formal or neutral, less casual than "and so on" or "etc." Not typically used in lists of people. Common in writing and polite speech.
Spanish: y cosas así - y similares - y demásPortuguese (BR): e coisas do tipo - e similares - e afinsPortuguese (PT): e coisas do género - e similares - e afinsChinese (Simplified): 等等 - 之类的Chinese (Traditional): 等等 - 之類的Hindi: आदि - इस तरह की चीज़ेंArabic: وما إلى ذلك - وأشياء من هذا القبيلBengali: ও অনুরূপ - এ জাতীয় জিনিসRussian: и тому подобноеJapanese: などVietnamese: và những thứ tương tựKorean: 등Turkish: ve benzeriUrdu: وغیرہ - اس جیسی چیزیںIndonesian: dan sejenisnya - dan sebagainya
例句
We sell books, magazines, and the like.
basic
Please bring paper, pens, and the like to the meeting.
basic
You need fruits, vegetables, and the like for a healthy diet.
basic
I avoid soda, chips, and the like because I want to eat healthier.
natural
She likes hiking, camping, and the like on weekends.
natural
We discussed marketing, budgets, and the like at the meeting.
natural