| Front | incomparable |
|---|---|
| Pron | [ɪn'kɑːmprəbl] |
| Back | 【incomparable】 adj. 举世无双的 Bessie Smith was an incomparable singer in her days. 贝茜.史密斯在她那个时代是个举世无双的歌手。 |
| Vocab | incomparablesuch that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
Something incomparable cannot be compared to anything else. Incomparable is usually a compliment for people and achievements that are extraordinary. When we compare things, we notice similarities and differences between them. However, when something is incomparable, comparison is impossible because what you're talking about is so amazing. You might say that the paintings of Picasso are incomparable masterpieces or that the Grand Canyon is an incomparable sight. People do tend to exaggerate, but this word should be reserved for the truly outstanding. All forms of 'incomparable' will appear on average once every 1196 pages. comparability comparably incomparable uncomparable uncomparably comparatively comparable comparative compare comparing incomparably |
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