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parallel

英/pˈæɹəlˌɛl/
美/ˈpɛɹəˌɫɛɫ/
01n.

平行, 对比, 相匹敌之物

(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)

02adj.

平行的, 相似的

being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting

03v.

与...平行, 与...相似, 相比, 使平行

be parallel to; make or place parallel to something