relatively
relatively — 副詞
1. used before an adjective or adverb to mean 'quite' or 'fairly', especially when
相對地；還算
與同類相比，程度適中
used before an adjective or adverb to mean 'quite' or 'fairly', especially when comparing someone or something with others of the same kind — for example, a relatively cheap restaurant or a relatively easy task.
The apartment was relatively cheap compared to others in the same area.
這間公寓跟同一區的其他房子比起來算是相對便宜。
relatively + adjective (cheap) + compared to
Yumi found the final exam relatively easy after weeks of preparation.
Yumi 準備了好幾週之後，發現期末考還算簡單。
relatively + adjective (easy)
Despite the long flight, the jet lag was relatively mild and passed quickly.
雖然飛行時間很長，但時差問題相對輕微，很快就恢復了。
Felix earns a relatively high salary for someone with only two years of experience.
以只有兩年工作經驗的人來說，Felix 的薪水算是相當高。
The old wooden chair was surprisingly strong and relatively light to carry.
那把舊木椅出奇地堅固，而且搬起來還算輕。
- comparatively
more formal, used in academic or analytical writing
- fairly
more common in everyday speech; does not always imply a comparison
- somewhat
suggests a smaller degree than 'relatively'; no explicit comparison needed
- reasonably
implies the degree is adequate or acceptable, not just modest
- extremely
indicates a very high degree, opposite of moderate comparison
- absolutely
indicates no qualification or comparison
文法句型
relatively + adjective
relatively + adverb
用法筆記
Usually placed directly before an adjective or adverb. The comparison is often made explicit with phrases like 'compared to', 'for someone', or 'in comparison with'.
常見錯誤
2. used to introduce a statement that judges one thing by looking at it in relation
相對而言
與其他事物比較後判斷
used to introduce a statement that judges one thing by looking at it in relation to other similar things, rather than in isolation — for example, saying that a problem is small when viewed against larger ones.
Relatively speaking, the cost of living here is lower than in most big cities.
相對而言，這裡的生活開銷比大多數的大城市都低。
sentence adverb: 'Relatively speaking, ...'
The project took longer than planned but was, relatively, a great success.
這個專案花的時間比預期長，但相對來說還是很成功。
parenthetical: '..., relatively, ...'
Christopher looked at both job offers and chose the one that was, relatively, better.
Christopher 比較了兩份工作，選了相對較好的那個。
Hui's team was small but, relatively, they achieved more than any other group.
Hui 的團隊規模小，但相對來說，他們的成果比任何其他小組都多。
Reema saw that profits were up, relatively, even though the market had slowed.
Reema 發現儘管市場趨緩，利潤相對來說仍是成長的。
- comparatively speaking
more explicit; slightly more formal
- in relative terms
typically used in financial or statistical contexts
- proportionally
suggests a mathematical or exact ratio rather than a general comparison
- absolutely
judges without reference to other things
文法句型
relatively speaking, ...
..., relatively, ...
用法筆記
Often appears at the start of a clause or set off by commas. The phrase 'relatively speaking' explicitly signals that the judgment is being made within a particular frame of reference. This sense is more common in analytical or evaluative writing.