comparativen. one who makes comparisons,one whomakes satirical or insulting comparisons打比方的人,打讽刺人或侮辱人的比方的人。 △1H.IV. 3. 2. 66:“and standthe push/Of every beardless vain comparative,”i.e.put up with the attack of every empty-headed young-ster who displays his wit in making satirical compari-sons. 忍受每一个脸上无毛的妄人打着比方的挖苦。
comparativea. given to making (insulting or abusive)comparisons,full of witty comparisons爱打(侮辱性的或毁谤人的)比喻的、有一肚子俏皮的比喻的。 △1H.IV.1.2. 89(79): “Thou hast the most unsavoury similes and artindeed the most comparative,rascalliest,sweet youngprince.”你专会打这些气味不好的比方,你真是最爱说些损人的比喻的、最调皮也最可爱的一位年轻太子。 |