Learner's definition of AKIN
not used before a noun [more akin; most akin]
: similar or related近似;相关 —
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The two languages are closely akin to one another.这两种语言非常相似。
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a feeling akin to loneliness [=a feeling that resembles loneliness]近乎孤独之感
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To break your promise to him would be akin to betraying your friendship.违背对他的承诺几乎就是背叛你们的友谊。