likens

英['laɪkən] 美['laɪkən]
  • v.比作;比拟;使像
likened likened likening likens
Verb:
  1. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous;

    "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"
    "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"

    用作动词 (v.)
    1. Someone likens his voice to the croak of a bull-frog.
      有人把他的声音比作牛蛙的叫声。
    2. Life can be likened to a journey with an unknown destination.
      生命可以被比作一次不知目的地的旅行。
    3. We often liken the heart to a pump.
      我们常把心脏比拟为水泵。