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10.4.7 隐含比较级

 七、隐含比较级

    有时比较级并不一定出现than,这时通过上下文可喑示出,如:-Of the two oranges, which do you choose? -I like the larger one.这里的larger one是指前边提到的两个当中的较大的一个。而且有些形容词在表示比较的时候,跟"to"而不用"than"

(一) prior to 较早的,较重要的

    The task is prior to all others. 这项任务比其他所有的任务都重要。
    I called on him prior to my departure. 动身前我去看了他一趟。

(二)superior to优越,高于

    In math he felt superior to John. 他觉得自己数学比约翰强。
    They were resolved to rise superior to every obstacle. 他们决心战胜一切困难。

(三)inferior to 下等的,次的

    These apples are inferior in flavour to those. 这些苹果的味道不如那些。

(四)senior to 年长的,地位高的;junior年幼的,地位低的,迟的

    He is two years senior to me. 他比我大两岁。
    Her appointment is junior to mine by six weeks. 她的任命比我迟六星期。

(五)preferable to 更好的

    Health without riches is preferable to riches without health.
    贫穷但健康要比富有却多病更可取。

(六)prefer...to 更倾向于...

    I prefer this to that. 我喜欢这个而不喜欢那个。