akin
akin /əˈkɪn/ adjective
akin
/əˈkɪn/
adjective
Learner's definition of AKIN
not used before a noun [more akin; most akin]
: similar or related近似；相关— usually + to
- The two languages are closely akin.这两种语言非常相似。
- The two languages are closely akin to one another.这两种语言非常相似。
- a feeling akin to loneliness [=a feeling that resembles loneliness]近乎孤独之感
- To break your promise to him would be akin to betraying your friendship.违背对他的承诺几乎就是背叛你们的友谊。
