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Pale by comparison Meaning in English

expression

ˈpeɪɫ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /kəmˈpɛɹəsən
PAYL by kuhm-PAIR-uh-suhn
pˈeɪl/ /bˈaɪ/ /kəmpˈæɹɪsən
PAYL by kuhm-PARR-ih-suhn

释义

Used to say that something seems much less impressive or important when compared to something else.

用法与细微差别

This is an idiom mostly used in formal or neutral contexts. Commonly follows 'X pales by comparison to/with Y.' Not about color, but about significance or impressiveness. Often used to express that something good seems less significant next to something even better.

例句

The small park pales by comparison to the city's huge central garden.

basic

My problems pale by comparison to what she is facing.

basic

The movie's special effects pale by comparison to the real scenery.

basic

After seeing her painting, mine really pales by comparison.

natural

Our weekend trip paled by comparison to their luxury vacation in Italy.

natural

Honestly, everything else pales by comparison to spending time with family.

natural