compare /kəmˈpɛə/ I. vt.& vi. 比较，对照：compare the copy with the original 把复制件与原件相比 compare to 把…比作：compare the world to a stage 把世界比作一个舞台 compare to/with 和…比起来：Compare to/with many women, she was indeed very fortunate. 跟许多妇女比较，她确实很幸运。compare notes（两个人）互相交流：We compared notes about our experiences in China. 我们二人交流在中国的经历。‖II. n. 用于短语beyond/without compare无与伦比的；无双的：a diamond beyond compare.无与伦比的钻石
comparison /kəmˈpærisən/ n. ［c］ & ［u］ 1.比较，对照：make a comparison between two things 把两个事物进行比较 by/in comparison(with)（与…）比较起来：judge one’s ability and knowledge by comparison 通过比较判断一个人的能力与知识 The Prime Minister's support staff is tiny in comparison with that of a US President.与一位美国总统的辅佐班子比起来，辅佐首相的工作人员算是少的。2.比拟：This one is superior beyond comparison. 这个优越无比。His comparison of the heart to a pump helped the children to understand its action. 他把心脏比作水泵帮助孩子们了解心脏的作用。
