comparativen. one who makes comparisons,one whomakes satirical or insulting comparisons打比方的人，打諷刺人或侮辱人的比方的人。
△1H.IV. 3. 2. 66:“and standthe push/Of every beardless vain comparative，”i.e.put up with the attack of every empty-headed young-ster who displays his wit in making satirical compari-sons. 忍受每一個臉上無毛的妄人打著比方的挖苦。
comparativea. given to making (insulting or abusive)comparisons,full of witty comparisons愛打（侮辱性的或毀謗人的）比喻的、有一肚子俏皮的比喻的。
△1H.IV.1.2. 89(79): “Thou hast the most unsavoury similes and artindeed the most comparative,rascalliest,sweet youngprince.”你專會打這些氣味不好的比方，你真是最愛說些損人的比喻的、最調(diào)皮也最可愛的一位年輕太子。 |