resemblance
gb/ɹɪzˈɛmbləns/ us/ɹɪzˈɛmbləns/
B1
אנגלית
~ 4300
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
B1
state
1
likeness in appearance or qualities
When two or more things look or are like each other.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] has a resemblance to [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resemblance' (a noun) with 'resemble' (a verb), using them interchangeably when the grammar changes.
מילים נרדפות
similarity (A broader term for being alike in any way, not just appearance.)
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likeness (Often used for visual or physical similarity, sometimes more formal.)
הפכים
difference (Highlights the ways in which two things are not alike.)
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contrast (Emphasizes clear and noticeable differences.)
צירופים
bear a resemblance
|family resemblance
|close resemblance
|striking resemblance
נושאים
description
|relationships
|visual
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- There is a strong resemblance between the two brothers.
- Her painting bears a close resemblance to Van Gogh’s style.
- The resemblance between the actor and the historical figure is uncanny.
- They share more than a passing resemblance in their mannerisms.
- The twins have a striking resemblance to each other.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- My dog has a resemblance to a wolf.
- She has a close resemblance to her mother.
- There is a strong resemblance between the two houses.
- This picture shows a resemblance to the old one.
- The two boys have a family resemblance.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
resemblance
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɛmbləns/
US/ɹɪzˈɛmbləns/
הברות והטעמה
re - semb - lance (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (semb)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: resemblance
- Plural: resemblance, resemblances
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
bear a resemblance to
1/bˈɛɹ ə ɹɪzˈɛmbləns tə/
fixed phrase
to look or be like someone or something
To look like or be similar to someone or something.
דוגמאות
- He bears a striking resemblance to his grandfather.
- The new building bears little resemblance to the old one.
family resemblance
1/fˈæmɪli ɹɪzˈɛmbləns/
fixed phrase
shared looks or traits in a family
A way in which members of the same family look or are like each other.
דוגמאות
- There is a strong family resemblance between the sisters.
- You can see the family resemblance in their smiles.
passing resemblance
1/pˈæsɪŋ ɹɪzˈɛmbləns/
fixed phrase
a small or brief similarity
A small amount of similarity between two things.
דוגמאות
- The sketch bore only a passing resemblance to the criminal.
- He has a passing resemblance to the famous singer.
striking resemblance
1/stɹˈaɪkɪŋ ɹɪzˈɛmbləns/
fixed phrase
very noticeable similarity
A very strong and easy-to-see similarity.
דוגמאות
- There is a striking resemblance between the two paintings.
- She bears a striking resemblance to her grandmother.