relative /ˈrelətiv/ I. adj. 相对的;比较的:relative humidity 相对湿度 Since I got a job, I’ve been living in relative comfort (= more comfort than before). 自打有了工作,我生活得相对舒服多了。relative to 与…相比;关于,涉及:The figures suggest that girls are underachieving relative to boys.统计数字表明女生的学习成绩不如男生。if you have any queries relative to payment, please contact us.如果您有与付款有关的疑问,请与我们联系。‖II. n. c]亲戚:a distant relative 远亲A relative of mine lives in Beijing. 我的一个亲戚住在北京。

relativity /ˌreləˈtiviti/ n. u 1. 相对论:Einstein’s theory of relativity 爱因斯坦相对论; special (general) relativity 狭义(广义)相对论 2.相关性,相对性:There is no relativity between the two matters.这两件事毫无关系。