relatively /ˈrɛlətɪvli/ adverb Learner's definition of RELATIVELY
: when compared to others比较而言;相对地 -
The car's price is relatively high/low. [=the car's price is fairly/somewhat high/low when compared to the price of other cars]这辆车的价格相对较高/低。
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We've had a relatively [=comparatively] warm/cool/dry spring.我们度过了一个比较温暖/凉快/干燥的春天。
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There were relatively few people [=a fairly small number of people] at the meeting last night.昨晚出席会议的人相对较少。
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The house is relatively [=fairly] new.这栋房子比较新。
relatively speaking
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: when compared to others that are similar比较而言;相对而论 -
The procedure was quick, relatively speaking.相对而言,这手续办得算快的。
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This is a pretty good college, relatively speaking.相对来说,这是一所相当好的大学。
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Relatively speaking, the movie wasn't bad.比较而言,这部电影还不赖。
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used to say that something is true or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct大体来说;总的说来