5. 表示比较

by comparison, equally, equally important, in comparison, in the same way, in the same manner, like, likewise, similarly

at) After months of living in a tropical climate, Spain seemed cool by comparison.

au) By comparison with other European countries, car prices in the UK are very high.

av) Even when the correct word was given a high probability,there were many other words with an equally high probability.

aw) Many business people do not know what sexual harassment is. Equally important, they do not know how to prevent it.

ax) an extremely unpleasant disease which is, however,easy to treat

ay) Cotton production was on the increase. However,itwas still a small industry compared to hemp and canvas production.

az) The deaf children of hearing parents are almost normal in comparison, having everything except language experience.

ba) There is often stronger social control evident in the socialisation of girls in comparison to boys.

bb) Good management accounts separate the well-organised from the rest but are not vital in the same way.

bc) Idon'twanthimtreatingmelike Jim treated me.

bd) The clams were delicious. Likewise,the egg plant was excellent.

be) The cost of food and clothing has come down in recent years. Similarly, fuel prices have fallen quite considerably.