parallel
Meaning: Side by side at an equal distance apart; similar or corresponding
Parallel describes lines or surfaces that are equidistant at all points and never meet. It also describes things that are similar or happening at the same time. In computing, 'parallel processing' means performing multiple operations simultaneously. 'Without parallel' means unique or unprecedented.
Examples
- The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles. 这两条道路平行延伸了好几英里。Las dos carreteras corren paralelas entre sí durante varias millas.2つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。두 도로는 수 마일에 걸쳐 서로 평행하게 이어집니다.
- There are interesting parallels between the two historical events. 这两个历史事件之间有有趣的相似之处。Hay paralelismos interesantes entre los dos eventos históricos.2つの歴史的出来事の間には興味深い類似点があります。두 역사적 사건 사이에는 흥미로운 유사점이 있습니다.
- She pursued parallel careers in medicine and music. 她同时从事医学和音乐两个职业。Ella siguió carreras paralelas en medicina y música.彼女は医学と音楽の並行したキャリアを追求しました。그녀는 의학과 음악 분야에서 병행 경력을 쌓았습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'parallelus', from Greek 'parallelos' meaning 'beside one another', from 'para-' (beside) + 'allelon' (of one another), from 'allos' (other). Originally a geometry term; the figurative sense of 'similar' appeared in the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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