disparate
disparate — 形容詞
1. Describing two or more things that differ so greatly in quality, character, or o
迥異的
各方面差異極大，無法比較或整合
Describing two or more things that differ so greatly in quality, character, or origin that combining or comparing them is difficult, unnatural, or unreasonable.
The two authors come from such disparate backgrounds that their novels share almost no common themes.
這兩位作家來自如此迥異的背景，以至於他們的小說幾乎沒有任何共同主題。
such disparate + [plural noun] + that-clause — cause-effect pattern
Reuben's report tried to combine disparate pieces of data into a single clear conclusion.
Reuben 的報告試圖將截然不同的數據資料整合成一個明確的結論。
disparate + [plural noun] — attributive use
Tanvi found it hard to work with the team because the members had such disparate goals.
Tanvi 覺得很難和這個團隊合作，因為成員們的目標差異極大。
The museum exhibition brings together disparate art styles from three different centuries.
該博物館的展覽匯集了三個不同世紀、風格迥異的藝術作品。
Sirin argued that the two political movements are too disparate to form a useful alliance.
Sirin 認為這兩個政治運動差異過大，無法形成有效的聯盟。
- different
General-purpose word; far less formal and much weaker — use for any degree of difference
- distinct
Focuses on the separation between things rather than the impossibility of comparison; slightly more formal than 'different'
- contrasting
Emphasises deliberate comparison of opposing qualities, often in visual or stylistic contexts
- divergent
Suggests a process of moving apart in direction or opinion; more dynamic and less static than 'disparate'
- similar
The most basic and direct opposite; possible to compare or combine
- comparable
Things that can reasonably be measured or evaluated against each other
- homogeneous
Describes a group whose parts are all the same or very alike; formal register, like 'disparate'
文法句型
disparate + plural noun
disparate + from + [noun phrase]
用法筆記
More emphatic and formal than 'different'. 'Disparate' implies that the differences are deep-rooted enough to make combination, comparison, or cooperation feel illogical. Common in academic writing, political analysis, and formal reports — rare in everyday conversation.