analogy
의미: A comparison between two things that are alike in some respects, used to explain or clarify an idea by highlighting shared characteristics.
An analogy goes beyond simple comparison — it draws a structural parallel to aid understanding. In academic writing, analogies clarify complex arguments; in rhetoric, they persuade; in science, they model unfamiliar phenomena through familiar ones. The phrases 'by analogy with,' 'draw an analogy between,' and 'the analogy breaks down' are standard collocations. A weak analogy is a recognised logical fallacy, so the quality of an analogy is always open to scrutiny.
예문
- He drew an analogy between the human brain and a computer, though he acknowledged its limitations. 他将人脑与计算机进行了类比,但也承认了其局限性。Estableció una analogía entre el cerebro humano y un ordenador, aunque reconoció sus limitaciones.彼は人間の脳とコンピュータの類比を試みたが、その限界も認めた。그는 인간의 뇌와 컴퓨터 사이의 유추를 시도했지만, 그 한계도 인정했다.
- By analogy with earlier pandemics, the committee predicted a second wave within six to eight months. 根据与以往大流行病的类比,委员会预测六至八个月内将出现第二波疫情。Por analogía con pandemias anteriores, el comité predijo una segunda ola en un plazo de seis a ocho meses.過去のパンデミックとの類推により、委員会は6か月から8か月以内に第二波が来ると予測した。과거 팬데믹과의 유추를 통해 위원회는 6개월에서 8개월 이내에 2차 유행이 올 것으로 예측했다.
- The analogy between climate change and a slow-burning house fire has proved effective in public communication. 将气候变化比作一场缓慢燃烧的房屋火灾,这一类比在公共传播中被证明是有效的。La analogía entre el cambio climático y un incendio doméstico de combustión lenta ha resultado eficaz en la comunicación pública.気候変動をゆっくり燃え広がる住宅火災にたとえる類比は、一般向けのコミュニケーションにおいて効果的であることが証明された。기후 변화를 천천히 타오르는 집의 화재에 비유하는 유추는 대중 커뮤니케이션에서 효과적인 것으로 입증되었다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: academic, professional, journalism
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Greek analogia (proportion), from ana- (upon, according to) + logos (ratio, word, reason). Entered English via Latin in the 16th century, initially in mathematical and logical contexts.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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