| 词汇 | example_english_superficial-similarity |
| 释义 | superficial similaritycollocation in Englishmeanings of superficialand similarityThese words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or, see other collocations with similarity. superficial adjective uk /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ us /ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ disapproving (of a person) never thinking about things that are serious ... See more at superficial similarity noun[C or U] uk /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/ us /ˌsɪm.əˈler.ə.t̬i/ the fact that people or things look or are ... See more at similarity Examples of superficial similarityThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. As is clear from the history of linguistics, this superficialsimilarity has not been a serious problem for working out the relationships among these languages. Despite superficialsimilarity to 1f, 2e represents, not a copula-plus-adjective construction, but a true passive, with the logical subject realized in a by-phrase. There is a superficialsimilarity between this and the idea of internal colonialism but really the approaches are distinct. However, once again, a superficialsimilarity in legal substance masked substantial differences in implementation processes and style. The superficialsimilarity is due to a relexification requirement, and does not in itself constitute sufficient evidence in favor of superstratum convergence. Because of its porous texture, howlite can be easily dyed to imitate other minerals, especially turquoise because of the superficialsimilarity of the veining patterns. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Foul-gull is in reference to its stomach oil and also its superficialsimilarity to seagulls. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Despite the superficialsimilarity, the two dogs were different characters. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The common name refers to their resemblance to otters with their flat face and stiff whiskers, and the tenrecs' overall superficialsimilarity to true shrews. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Bigfin reef squids are characterised by a large oval fin that extends throughout the margins of its mantle, giving them a superficialsimilarity to cuttlefish. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Thus, for example, the various families of land slugs are not closely related, despite a superficialsimilarity in the overall body form. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. But as it seems they are well distinct, the presumed close relationship being mistaken due to their larvae's superficialsimilarity caused by convergent evolution. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Moreover, molecular biology has taught us that superficial similarities in morphology can hide important differences in molecular architecture and biochemistry. Despite superficial similarities the two movements followed quite different trajectories. It is so named because of its superficialsimilarity to the limpet, a type of sea snail that clings tightly to rocks or other hard surfaces. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Coelophysoids were all slender, carnivorous forms with a superficialsimilarity to the coelurosaurs, with which they were formerly classified, and some species had delicate cranial crests. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. There are superficial similarities between our proposals and differences, which are important to state. The new images have no similiarity, or only superficial similarities, to the reliable representations of the goddess. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Want to learn more? Go to the definition of superficial Go to the definition of similarity See other collocations with similarity |
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