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liken /ˈlaɪkən/ ●ˈliken sb/sth to sb/sth (formal) to compare sb/sth to sb/sth else and say that they are similar 把…比作◆He has been likened to a young George Best. 有人把他比作年轻的乔治・贝斯特。◆She likened the building to a ship. 她把这栋建筑比作一条船。 NOTE Often used in the passive. 常用于被动语态。[v + n/pron + prep] |